Khalis Merah
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Still building back sharpness
Merah (ankle) continues working his way back into full contention after missing the vast majority of preseason with an ankle injury, according to Olympique et Lyonnais.
Analysis: Merah returned to training at the end of July but has yet to feature in any of Lyon's first three official matches, leaving him further behind than most of his teammates in terms of match sharpness. He was considered one of Lyon's breakout performers last season, making 32 appearances, and it will likely take some time before he's fully up to speed and ready to contribute at that same level again.
Suffers ankle sprain in training
Merah (ankle) sustained an ankle sprain during a collision with a teammate in training on the second day of pre-season and is expected to be sidelined for approximately one month, leaving him very uncertain for the Champions League third qualifying round in early August, according to Olympique et Lyonnais.
Analysis: Merah worked extensively to maintain his fitness over the summer before returning to training, making the timing of the injury particularly frustrating for the 19-year-old midfielder. His absence of around one month places his availability for the first leg of the third qualifying round, scheduled for August 4 or 5, seriously in doubt. The youngster made 32 appearances during the 2025-26 season and had been building momentum heading into what promises to be an important campaign for Lyon in European competition. A return at the start of August should still allow him to be available for the Ligue 1 opener and potentially one or two European fixtures if his recovery progresses as expected.
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