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RC Lens reports positive medical news for Matthieu Udol after Saturday match

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

RC Lens reports positive medical news for Matthieu Udol after Saturday match

Summary

RC Lens received medical updates on two players following their defeat against FC Lorient on September 5. Full-back Matthieu Udol underwent examinations that ruled out a torn ACL despite initial concerns when he left the pitch. Udol sustained a dead leg during the match and remains a doubt for the upcoming UEFA Champions League fixture against Slavia Prague on Thursday. Teammate Yacine Titraoui also exited the match in the second half. Titraoui sustained a muscle injury that is expected to result in a period of time on the sidelines. The club prepares for the European opener while managing the availability of these two players.

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Status Watch

•Matthieu Udol cleared of ACL injury following medical tests.
•Udol remains a doubt for Thursday's Champions League match against Slavia Prague.
•Yacine Titraoui expected to miss time due to a muscle injury.
•Both injuries occurred during the loss to FC Lorient on September 5.

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2:55 PMYahoo Sports — RC Lens receive reassuring injury news ahead of Champions League opener

What they're saying

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RC Lens have received a good piece of injury news ahead of their UEFA Champions League opener against Slavia Prague on Thursday night. During Saturday’s shock defeat to FC Lorient, two Lens players ...
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