Édouard sustains adductor injury in Lens friendly ahead of PSG
RC Lens forward Odsonne Édouard limps out with an adductor problem in the Sunderland warm-up and faces an MRI scan ahead of the Champions Trophy clash.
Odsonne Édouard exits injured during RC Lens's final pre-season match, casting doubt over their biggest test of the summer. Sunderland wins 0-2, but the real concern is the fitness of the forward.
The French striker felt something in his adductors around the 24-minute mark and headed straight for treatment. According to L'Équipe, Dino Toppmöller acknowledged the issue post-match. Édouard bravely tried to continue, but lasted only five more minutes before handing the reins to Thorgan Hazard. "He tried once more, but we didn't want to take the risk," the German manager explained.
All eyes now turn to the MRI scan that will reveal how serious the issue is. With just a week until the Champions Trophy showdown against PSG, Lens faces an anxious wait to learn if their key striker will be ready for the showpiece match.
Nice
Paris Saint-GermainSaturday 21 November · 11:15Kick-off, where to watch and line-ups →
How Lens are doing
Latest results
Which team do you support?
An hour before every match we email you the kick-off time and where to watch, and the final score at full time. Free.
Make your predictions for LaLiga, the Champions League and more, and compete with your friends on TuFutbolero.
Sign up