Régis Gurtner
LEN
Starts in friendly game
Gurtner (hamstring) is fit and in the starting squad for Saturday's friendly against Brentford, according to Eloise DM from Lensois.com
Analysis: Gurtner had been in the return phase of his recovery from a significant hamstring injury, working his way back into full team sessions after re-signing with Lens as a free agent this summer. His inclusion in the starting lineup confirms his recovery is now complete, positioning him to compete for goalkeeping depth behind Robin Risser heading into the new 2026/27 Ligue 1 season.
Still in return phase
Gurtner was present in training gear on Wednesday but remains in the return phase of his recovery from the significant hamstring injury that sidelined him for the second half of last season, according to Lensois.com.
Analysis: Gurtner's presence at the training ground is a positive step forward, though he does not yet appear fully integrated into full team sessions as he continues working his way back. Having re-signed with Lens as a free agent this summer, his recovery timeline will be worth tracking closely as the club sorts out its goalkeeping depth behind Robin Risser heading into the new season.
Back with Lens
Gurtner has signed with Lens out of free agency, according to his new club.
Analysis: Gurtner is back with Lens after his contract expired with the club this summer, as he re-signs for another season in France. The 29-year-old is a veteran option with over 500 appearances in his career, recently recovering from a hamstring injury that left him out for six months. That said, he has only featured once with Lens since joining last campaign and will likely remain a rotational player, as his last starting season was in Ligue 2 during the 2024/25 campaign.
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