OL's Loïs Openda out for several weeks after a fracture in Lens

Under the lights of the Bollaert Stadium, Loïs Openda, former Juventus player and forward for Olympique Lyonnais, left the pitch on Friday evening in Lens after just one hour of play, immediately suffering a fracture of the right fibula, which will keep him out for several weeks.

Medical examinations confirmed “a fracture of the right fibula,” according to the OL’s statement. The diagnosis was made after the post‑match checks. This injury forces the Belgian player to follow a rehabilitation protocol.

Olympique Lyonnais specifies that Openda’s absence will last “at least until the next international break.” He will miss at least four Ligue 1 fixtures against Nice, PSG, Angers and Brest, as well as three Europa matches against Crystal Palace, Hoffenheim and Real Sociedad.

The Lyon club points the finger at the Lens side and, above all, the referees, accusing them of not protecting its forward. The Lens officials, irritated, dispute the circumstances of their striker’s injury.

“This injury comes at the end of a match in which Loïs Openda suffered repeated fouls from the first minutes, for only one disciplinary sanction,” wrote the OL, recalling the single yellow card shown to Jonathan Gradit in the 50th minute. The OL emphasizes that the only yellow card was given to Jonathan Gradit in the 50th minute.

In its statement, the OL reaffirms that preserving the physical integrity of players must remain an absolute priority, with referees being the primary guarantors of this protection. The club hopes that the authorities will take measures to prevent such incidents in the future.