Loïs Openda sustained a foot injury and was carried off the pitch by two physiotherapists during Olympique Lyon’s 2-1 defeat against his former club RC Lens, while in Germany, Borussia Dortmund conceded late goals to drop their first points of the Bundesliga season, according to VoetbalNieuws.be.
Openda Exits on Stretcher as Lyon Loses at Lens
The return to familiar ground turned into a difficult night for Loïs Openda. He started for Olympique Lyon in their away fixture against RC Lens, but the match ended in a 2-1 defeat for the visitors. Around the hour mark, Openda was forced to leave the pitch because he was unable to put weight on his foot, requiring two physiotherapists to carry him off.
🤕 | Loïs Openda moet vanwege een blessure het veld verlaten. Beterschap, Loïs! 🏥🇧🇪 #RCLOL
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Lyon’s squad included Julien Duranville, who remained on the bench throughout the encounter. On the opposing side, RC Lens left Thorgan Hazard out of their matchday selection entirely.
Dortmund Late Collapse Opens Door for Kompany’s Bayern
Vincent Kompany stands to draw level at the top of the Bundesliga table after Borussia Dortmund dropped their first points of the campaign in a dramatic finish against Werder Bremen, VoetbalNieuws.be reported. Werder Bremen, featuring Olivier Deman, managed to pull off a late comeback.
Belgian Players Face Contrasting Fortunes in Friday Fixtures
The Friday fixtures across Europe’s major leagues brought contrasting fortunes for the Belgian players involved. While Kompany benefited from Dortmund’s late stumble in the Bundesliga standings, Openda faces an uncertain recovery period following his second-half exit.
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