Lyon's Pavel Sulc sidelined for four months with injury

Lyon’s Czech international Pavel Sulc is set to miss around four months after damaging the meniscus in his right knee, as announced by the Ligue 1 club. The 25-year-old attacking midfielder sustained the injury during training ahead of a Europa League match against Hoffenheim.

Sulc will require surgery to address the injury. Last season, he was Lyon's second leading scorer with 14 goals, 11 of which were in Ligue 1.

This season, he has scored twice in 10 games across all competitions. Lyon captain Corentin Tolisso expressed the team's disappointment, noting the loss of both Sulc and Lois Openda, highlighting their significant impact on the team's performance.

At the time of the announcement, Lyon was one of five teams tied at the top of the Ligue 1 table and was preparing for a match against Paris Saint-Germain, which had been rescheduled due to police requests amid protests in the capital.