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Lyon faces Lens without Niakhaté, Sulc to start in key role

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 8:15 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Lyon faces Lens without Niakhaté, Sulc to start in key role

Summary

Olympique Lyonnais prepares to face RC Lens on Friday night in Ligue 1. The team will be missing key defender Moussa Niakhaté due to a muscular injury sustained during international duty with Senegal. In addition, midfielder Mohamed Ouédraogo is out for the season after suffering a major knee injury in training. Nicolás Tagliafico's participation is uncertain as he returned late from international duty, leading to Abner starting at left back. Pavel Sulc is set to assume the No. 10 role for Lyon, potentially sidelining Keito Nakamura from the starting lineup.

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Status Watch

•Lyon plays Lens in Ligue 1 on October 9.
•Moussa Niakhaté will miss the match due to injury.
•Mohamed Ouédraogo is out for the season with a knee injury.
•Nicolás Tagliafico's late return leaves his status uncertain.
•Pavel Sulc is expected to start in the No. 10 role.

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8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Lyon predicted XI v Lens: Moussa Niakhaté out, Pavel Sulc to start

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Olympique Lyonnais will be without key defender for the visit to face RC Lens on Friday night as Ligue 1 football makes its return.Niakhaté sustained a muscular injury while away on international dut...
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