RC Lens will feel the departure of two of its young talents for the U20 World Cup, which will take place in Chile from 27 September to 19 October 2025. Anthony Bermont and Fodé Sylla were selected by Bernard Diomede as part of the French U20 team, an honour for the club. This absence will have an impact on the plans of Lens coach Pierre Sage, who will have to adapt his strategy for the upcoming Ligue 1 games as these two players were regularly integrated into his rotation.

Anthony Bermont, a 20-year-old winger, had a particularly successful summer after a successful loan to Annecy in Ligue 2, where he had been elected best player by the fans. Trained at La Gaillette, he convinced Pierre Sage during the summer preparation and established himself as a relevant rotation option. His coach points out that he proved his value and that his previous loan was beneficial, allowing him to arrive in Ligue 1 with new arguments to gain a place. This first team selection from France U20 is the consecration of a nice progression for the player of Beauvais.

Fodé Sylla, a 20-year-old defensive medium, also enjoys this international recognition as a result of her encouraging performance in the Lens midfield environment. In the first time this season in the match against Le Havre, he, like Bermont, proved himself during the summer preparation, although the competition within the Lens team limits his playing time. The two Lens players will participate in the group phase of the U20 World Cup, which will oppose them to South Africa, the United States and New Caledonia. In case of qualification up to the final, they could miss up to four Ligue 1 matches.

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