Matthieu Udol
LEN
Given green light for UCL play
Udol (thigh) is fit once again and an option for Thursday's match against Slavia Prague, according to his club.
Analysis: Udol will not miss any more time with his thigh injury, as the defender has been cleared and given the green light for play. This will mean a starting defender is still an option, likely to resume in that role immediately. He has started in all three league games this season, recording four tackles, four clearances and seven crosses.
Returns to team training
Udol (thigh) returned to training with the rest of the group Wednesday despite wearing a sizeable bandage around his leg, according to Lensois.
Analysis: Udol's return to team training is an encouraging development after he was forced off following a heavy challenge against Lorient that left him with significant swelling and instability in his leg. His participation suggests he has a chance of being available for Thursday's Champions League clash against Slavia Prague, though the bandaging indicates the issue is still being managed. His status will likely depend on how he responds to the session, with Michal Skoras an alternative on the left if Udol is not cleared to start.
Takes big hit to thigh
Udol took a big hit to his thigh and is a doubt for Thursday's Champions League opener against Prague, according to coach Dino Toppmoller, per Lensois.com. "Matthieu took a big hit to the thigh, he has instability in the leg, there are things to check with him tomorrow, we don't know if he'll be fit for Prague, but we hope he can play, it's swollen at the thigh, we'll see how it reacts overnight."
Analysis: Udol was the victim of a harsh challenge in the first half of the recent match against Lorient and was unable to continue, departing the contest early. His status remains uncertain heading into Thursday's Champions League clash against Slavia Prague, with further clarity expected once the swelling is assessed overnight. If he has to miss the game, Michal Skoras will be the main option to start on the left wing for the Sang et Or.
Picks up injury Saturday
Udol departed Saturday's contest against Lorient with an injury in the first half.
Analysis: Udol was the victim of a harsh challenge earlier in the game, and while he tried to continue, he was unable to keep going and departed the contest midway through the first half. Udol should be considered questionable until further tests are taken, with Lens' next game coming against Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Thursday.
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