Jonathan Gradit
33-Year-Old
Lens
Ligue 1
Returns after nine-month absence
Gradit returned to competitive action with Lens' Elite squad over the weekend, playing 55 minutes in a 4-2 developmental match win over Reims, according to the club.
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Gradit's appearance marked a significant step in his recovery from the tibia and fibula fracture suffered in training more than nine months ago. The 33-year-old defender completed the opening 55 minutes in his first competitive action since the injury, suggesting he is progressing toward a return to first-team contention. Gradit will likely need additional playing time to rebuild match fitness before being considered for a significant role with the senior side.
Gradit's appearance marked a significant step in his recovery from the tibia and fibula fracture suffered in training more than nine months ago. The 33-year-old defender completed the opening 55 minutes in his first competitive action since the injury, suggesting he is progressing toward a return to first-team contention. Gradit will likely need additional playing time to rebuild match fitness before being considered for a significant role with the senior side.
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Closing in on return
Gradit remains unavailable for Saturday's Ligue 1 clash against Strasbourg but is getting closer to making his return, according to coach Dino Toppmoller, per Lensois. "He's starting to look good in training and his sharpness is improving, but this weekend is still a little too soon."
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Still not cleared for matches
Gradit remains sidelined and won't be part of Saturday's season opener against Auxerre, according to coach Dino Toppmoller, per Madeinlensois. "Gradit is continuing his process, he's doing well. We trust him a lot, he has a lot of experience, but he needs to be 100 percent ready."
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Not risked despite progress
Gradit (leg) will not be risked for Sunday's Trophee des Champions against PSG despite training multiple times this week, according to coach Dino Toppmoller, per Lensois. "For Gradit, it's more complex. He's done several training sessions, but no match yet. We're not going to take any risk. He needs to be prepared and we're going to play a long season with a lot of matches. But we're not going to take any risk with him"
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Could return Sunday
Gradit (leg) continues to build toward a return as he was spotted in team training Friday and could be an option for minutes during Sunday's Trophee des Champions against PSG, according to Lensois.com.
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Progress continues, not yet full
Gradit (leg) is progressing well but is not yet ready to feature in matches, according to coach Dino Toppmoller, per Lensois. "For Gradit, the work is progressing well. But he was not ready to play a match today. With him, we need to have a bit more patience. But he is in group training"
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