Lyon Rugby’s Dumortier Faces Four-Month Layoff After Ankle Injury
Lyon Olympique Universitaire (LOU) Rugby has announced that star winger Ethan Dumortier will be out of action for four months following a serious ankle injury. The 23-year-old suffered a rupture of the internal ligament in his left ankle during a challenge Cup match in Parma, Italy, this past Saturday. The injury will require surgery, the club confirmed in a press release on Monday.
“See Ethan Dumortier with the Lyon jersey on his shoulders will no longer be possible until spring,” the club statement effectively declared. The four-month absence is a significant setback for both the player and the team.
This injury adds to Lyon’s growing injury woes. Three key players – Mickaël Guillard, Baptiste Couilloud, and Léo Berdeu – are already sidelined.The timing couldn’t be worse for new coach Karim Ghezal, as LOU faces a daunting challenge this Sunday: a Top 14 match against reigning French and European champions, Stade Toulousain.
The absence of Dumortier, a key contributor to Lyon’s attacking prowess, will undoubtedly impact their performance against Toulouse. His speed and skill on the wing will be sorely missed. the team will need to find a way to compensate for his absence if they hope to compete with the formidable Toulouse side.
The injury serves as a stark reminder of the physical demands of professional rugby and the unpredictable nature of the sport. Fans and the rugby community alike will be wishing Dumortier a speedy and complete recovery.
