The impact of a prolonged absence on RC Lens’s offensive performance remains a sensitive issue, and it is difficult to accurately assess its consequences. The artesian club is now facing a complex problem of a loan with a purchase option, whose contractual terms have never been explained in a transparent way. This situation poses a major dilemma: should we maintain the initial commitment and hope for a return in grace of the player, or try to renegotiate the terms of the contract with its Italian counterparts in order to return on a more favourable basis, similar to those of the current season?

The main concern lies in the time it takes for the attacker to regain his previous level of play after such a serious injury. Medical opinions agree on the need for careful follow-up and careful management of the player, or even relative rest, over a period that can span three full seasons. This perspective highlights the complexity of returning to competition and the uncertainty about the total recovery of physical and technical capabilities.

It is therefore a crucial decision that Pierre Dréos and Diego Lopez will have to take in the coming weeks, a thorough analysis of the risks and benefits necessary to determine the best strategy to adopt, taking into account the sporting and financial issues associated with this delicate contractual situation.