Lyon’s hopes of Champions League take a hit as Ernest Nuamah is ruled out until end of season
Lyon’s Ernest Nuamah reacts after a missing opportunity to score during the Europa League round of 16, second leg soccer match between Lyon and FCSB at Groupama stadium in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)
LYON, France (AP) — Lyon’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League have been dealt a blow with the news that Ernest Nuamah won’t play again this season due to a serious knee injury.
The seven-time French champions said on Monday that the Ghanaian winger ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Lyon’s 2-1 win over Lille in the French league over the weekend.
With six matches left to play, Lyon sits in fifth place in the standings, just two points behind third place Monaco. The top three teams qualify for the Champions League group stage.
Lyon was already deprived of the injured Malick Fofana, also a winger, and will need to rethink its attacking setup before the Belgian player returns to action.
Unbeaten PSG has already clinched a record-extending 13th title after a 1-0 win over Angers on Saturday.
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