Remy Labeau Injury: Back in team training

Labeau (knee) was back in team training on Thursday but will remain out for the season opener against Lyon on Saturday, coach Pierre Sage said in a press conference.

Labeau is nearing a return from his long-term ACL injury as he was back in team training on Thursday. This is good news since he has been out for a very long period but he will have to wait next week to return to the match squad since new coach Pierre Sage doesn't want to rush him. That said, his role will remain a bit uncertain for the first stretch of the season with the new staff and it will depend on his sensations and the qualities he will show. Lens have acquired Florian Thauvin over the summer, therefore his playing time will be limited in the attacking midfield anyway.