The start of the Ligue 1 season proved difficult for Lille, with a draw (3-3) conceded against Stade Brestois on 17 August 2025. This match, played at the Francis-Le Blé stadium, was both spectacular and physically challenging for the Lille players. Bruno Genesio’s team has already started the season with difficulties due to several absences, and the day was marked by the addition of three new players to the injured list.

The first half saw midfielder Marius Broholm come out following a sprain on the left ankle, resulting from contact with a Brest player. Shortly afterwards, Touré also had to leave the ground, hit with the right knee, and his condition raised serious concerns among the medical staff, who feared a serious injury and a long absence. Moreover, André Gomes, already uncertain about the trip to Brittany due to persistent calf pain, was not included in the group.

Faced with this accumulation of injuries, Bruno Genesio expressed his concerns at a press conference. He stressed the lack of depth of the workforce and the fragility of a team already under stress at the beginning of the season. This series of injuries is a tough hit for the LOSC, which may face several major absences in the coming weeks, as the match schedule looks particularly busy.