Lyon confirm Ada Hegerberg to remain sidelined for 'several weeks'

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Emily Wilson·4 October 2022

Lyon confirm Ada Hegerberg to remain sidelined for 'several weeks'

Olympique Lyonnais have confirmed star striker Ada Hegerberg will be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines on Tuesday.

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The Norwegian picked up an unnamed injury during a clash against Belgium in early September and the report ensures she will subsequently be out for several weeks.

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Hegerberg has missed all of Lyon’s Division 1 Féminine matches so far this season but ‘has already started a specific and adapted care protocol’ with further assessments planned.

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The news is a further blow for Lyon as the reigning UEFA Women’s Champions League holders begin their title defence in two weeks with the 27-year-old currently standing as the competition’s all-time leading scorer.