Lens: setback for Ganiou, knee surgery rules him out for several weeks

Lens defender Ganiou underwent minor knee surgery and will miss several weeks after reporting discomfort during training.

Ismaëlo Ganiou, the 21-year-old Lens defender, has undergone minor surgery on his left knee and will be sidelined for several weeks. The injury was discovered when he reported discomfort during collective training on Thursday, just as he was preparing to return for Saturday's Ligue 1 match against Paris FC. Ganiou had previously missed the Champions League trip to Bruges after being hurt in Lens's win at Troyes last weekend. The club confirmed the successful operation on Friday morning and expressed full support for his recovery.