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Odsonne Édouard prepares to start for RC Lens against Le Mans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:45 AM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Odsonne Édouard prepares to start for RC Lens against Le Mans

Summary

RC Lens forward Odsonne Édouard is expected to return to the starting lineup for Sunday’s match against Le Mans FC. The striker was sidelined by a minor injury but is now set to replace Franjo Ivanovic in the rotation. Head coach Dino Toppmoller manages a depleted squad, missing Souleymane Sagnan due to suspension along with Saud Abdulhamid, Samson Baidoo, Maik Mawrocki, and Yacine Titraoui. Conversely, Jonathan Gradit could feature in the defense after recovering from a serious leg injury. Gradit is currently competing with Jean-Clair Todibo for a spot in the back three. Michael Cuisance remains an option off the bench as Lens looks to navigate its current personnel challenges.

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Status Watch

•Odsonne Édouard is expected to start after recovering from a minor injury.
•Jonathan Gradit and Jean-Clair Todibo are competing for a defensive starting position.
•Souleymane Sagnan serves a suspension for the upcoming fixture.
•Franjo Ivanovic is projected to move to the bench for Sunday's match.

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8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Lens predicted XI v Le Mans: Odsonne Édouard to start, Jean-Clair Todibo on the bench

What they're saying

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Returning from a minor injury, Odsonne Édouard could start for RC Lens against Le Mans FC on Sunday afternoon. It would see Franjo Ivanovic drop to the bench. Dino Toppmoller is without Souleymane Sa...
— Yahoo Sports

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