Thomas Meunier Injury: Suffering from groin injury

Meunier missed the last pre-season friendly due to a groin injury, coach Bruno Genesio said in a press conference, according to Le Petit Lillois. "Thomas, it's a problem with his pubic bone. These are areas where it's harder to get a delay. But he'll be suspended in Brest. That gives us time to treat him."

Meunier missed the last pre-season friendly due to a groin injury, but his absence may also be linked to a potential move away from Lille according to reports. That said, the Belgian veteran is suspended for the first matchday of the season against Brest, which will give him time to recover from the injury. Aissa Mandi is expected to replace him on the right side of the backline if he is fit for the game.