Odsonne Édouard
LEN
Option again against Lorient
Edouard (personal) is an option again for Saturday's clash against Lorient, according to Lensois.com.
Analysis: Edouard had missed the match against Strasbourg for family reasons, an absence unrelated to the adductor issue that had previously raised concerns over his fitness. His return to availability now gives Lens back a proven option up front, with Abdallah Dipo Sima having led the line in his recent absence.
Out for family reasons
Edouard will miss Saturday's Ligue 1 clash against Strasbourg due to family reasons, according to coach Dino Toppmoller, per Lensois. "Odsonne Edouard is absent for family reasons."
Analysis: Edouard's absence is unrelated to the adductor issue that had recently raised concerns over his fitness, with the forward unavailable Saturday for personal reasons. He had returned to contention for the season opener against Auxerre but will now miss the trip to Strasbourg. Abdallah Sima is expected to lead the line in Edouard's absence.
Back in the group for opener
Edouard is available for Saturday's season opener against Auxerre, according to coach Dino Toppmoller, per Madeinlensois. "Edouard, everyone saw him, he was there, he's ready to return to the group."
Analysis: Edouard had been held out of Sunday's Trophee des Champions final against PSG as a precaution amid concerns over an adductor injury, with the club prioritizing his readiness for the league opener over risking him in that fixture. His return now clears up the lingering doubt about his fitness heading into the new season, giving manager Dino Toppmoller a key attacking option back at his disposal.
Missing against PSG
Edouard (groin) is out for Sunday's match against PSG as the club takes his recovery cautiously, according to Actu Ligue 1.
Analysis: Edouard is not with his team for the Super Cup final on Sunday, as the forward has instead been left out after some concerns of an adductor injury. The club has instead decided to be cautious and hold him out to try to preserve him for the league opener. However, his fitness has yet to be confirmed, so they may be sweating his fitness when facing Auxerre on Aug. 22.
Decision coming Saturday
Edouard's status for Sunday's Trophee des Champions against PSG remains undecided, with a decision expected Saturday, according to coach Dino Toppmoller, per Lensois. "He's been preparing individually all week. We'll wait until tomorrow to make a decision. He's supposed to rejoin the group tomorrow. I can't say more about whether he'll be present. He's an important player for the team and we don't want to take any risk with him"
Analysis: Edouard left a recent friendly against Sunderland with an adductor problem, and while he's been working individually all week, his involvement remains uncertain heading into the weekend. He was a key part of Lens' attack last season, notching a joint team high 12 goals in league play, and Franjo Ivanovic figures to be the likely option to lead the attack if Edouard is ultimately unavailable. Edouard is expected to have his status clarified once he rejoins the group Saturday.
Unlikely for Trophee des Champions
Edouard (groin) is unlikely to be available for Sunday's Trophee des Champions against PSG, as he was not training Friday, according to Lensois.com.
Analysis: Edouard left a recent preparation match against Sunderland with an adductor problem and is set to undergo an MRI scan, raising serious concern about his status. He was a key element of the attack last season, notching a joint team high 12 goals in league play, and newcomer Franjo Ivanovic figures to be the likely option to replace him if he is indeed unavailable for the match.
Suffers adductor injury
Edouard left Saturday's preparation match versus Sunderland with an adductor problem and is set to undergo an MRI scan, Bernard Lions of L'Equipe reports.
Analysis: Edouard is a serious doubt for the Trophee des Champions clash against Paris Saint-Germain, as there's a chance he's dealing with an important injury. The striker's absence would force a change in the team's usual lineup, with summer signing Thorgan Hazard and youngster Rayan Fofana available as fill-in options if required in upcoming contests. Edouard had been a key element of the squad's attack last season, notching a joint team-high count of 12 goals in league play.
Dealt achilles pain
Edouard is out for Thursday's match against Fredrikstad due to an achilles injury, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "Odsonne told us he can't train and play, because he has pain in his achilles."
Analysis: Edouard is going to be sidelined for the time being, with the forward hitting the sidelines after suffering pain in their achilles. Luckily for the club, this appears to be a minor loss, as the forward has only appeared for two minutes in one appearance so far this campaign. This will put him in jeopardy of missing Sunday's match against Aston Villa, needing a big boost to make the team sheet.
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