Lens Suffer Pre-Season Blow as Édouard Injures Himself
L'Équipe Football reports that Odsonne Édouard, RC Lens's key player, has been injured during the team's pre-season friendly against Sunderland. The 28-year-old Guyanese striker suffered an adductor injury, which forced him to leave the pitch after 24 minutes of play.
According to L'Équipe Football, RC Lens's coach Dino Toppmöller has confirmed that Édouard will undergo an MRI scan to determine the severity of the injury. This is a significant blow for the team, especially with the Trophée des Champions against Paris-SG just a week away.
Édouard is a crucial player for RC Lens, having scored 14 goals and provided three assists in 34 matches last season. His absence will be felt, particularly in the team's bid to finish as runners-up in Ligue 1 and win the Coupe de France.
The injury is a setback for RC Lens, but the team will hope that Édouard's recovery is swift and that he can return to action soon.