Orel Mangala
LYOBack available Sunday
Mangala (thigh) has completed another full week of training with the team and is an option for Sunday's season finale against Lens as he wasn't listed in the injury report by coach Paulo Fonseca.
Analysis: Mangala had been left out of the Toulouse fixture despite returning to collective sessions earlier last week, but his progression through another complete training week is the clearest sign yet that he is ready to return for the final fixture of the season. The Belgian midfielder had been in strong form before the thigh lesion emerged and Lyon will be hoping to see him fully fit for one last push as they look to seal their Champions League qualification ambitions on the final day.
Out against Toulouse
Mangala (thigh) was not included in the squad for Sunday's clash against Toulouse, according to the club.
Analysis: Mangala's absence is a setback after he had returned to team training earlier in the week and appeared to be on track for a return. The Belgian midfielder had been in strong form before the thigh issue emerged, and his unavailability is a blow for Lyon heading into a fixture with significant implications for their Champions League qualification push. No return timeline has been provided beyond Sunday's fixture.
Should return against Toulouse
Mangala (thigh) resumed team training in recent days and should be an option for Sunday's crucial clash against Toulouse, according to Olympique et Lyonnais.
Analysis: Mangala had been ruled out for around two weeks after suffering a small left thigh lesion during the win over Auxerre, but his return to collective sessions right on schedule is a timely boost for Lyon heading into a fixture that could have major implications for their Champions League qualification push. The Belgian midfielder had been in strong form before the injury struck and should push to regain his role for the final stretch of the season.
Forced off injured
Mangala was forced off in the first half of Saturday's clash against Auxerre due to an apparent injury.
Analysis: Mangala was forced off in the 34th minute of Saturday's clash against Auxerre due to an apparent injury and will undergo further tests in the coming days to determine the severity of the issue. The midfielder had been in good form in recent matches, so his potential absence would be a significant blow, while Tanner Tessmann is the leading candidate to replace him in midfield if he is ruled out.
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