Facundo Medina, Argentina’s central defender of RC Lens, is distinguished this season by a particularly worrying disciplinary behaviour. His course is marked by a high number of sanctions, with 11 yellow cards and 2 red cards in only 27 matches, resulting in five suspensions, including the one concerning the match against Auxerre. This alarming ratio, translating a card every 97 minutes during the return phase, requires the club to manage with difficulty the player’s repeated absences, posing a constant challenge for the tactical organization and the continuity of the team.

Beyond statistics, Coach Will Still expresses deep concern about the lack of maturity posted by Medina. Its yellow cards, often obtained as a result of impulsive and unthought-out reactions, show an urgent need for emotional and tactical improvement. Although the player enjoys some popularity among fans, his overall performance during this season 2024-2025 is considered unsatisfactory, weakening the team’s performance and raising questions about his future contribution.

Aware of the situation, the management of RC Lens envisages a possible termination of the contract of Facundo Medina, which runs until 2028, during the next summer mercato if an interesting offer presents itself. This decision is part of a strategy to facilitate succession management and optimize team composition, recognizing that the player, despite his qualities, currently represents a burden more than an asset to the club.