Up until last night, it had been a memorable week for all of the right reasons for Rémi Himbert (18). The Olympique Lyonnais academy product signed his first professional contract with his formative club on Tuesday. That deal runs until the summer of 2028.
The Frenchman has featured increasingly often in recent weeks, due to a lack of depth in the forward positions, but also because, when he has come on, he has impressed. Prior to Thursday night’s UEFA Europa League draw against Celta Vigo (1-1), Himbert had made 10 first-team appearances this season, scoring three goals (one in Ligue 1, one in the UEFA Europa League, and one in the Coupe de France).
He once again came off the bench in Spain, but lasted just seconds before he was on the floor clutching his ankle. Pablo Duran had fallen on the striker’s right ankle and, unable to walk, he was aided off by OL’s medical staff. Brought on in the 67th minute, he was replaced by Adam Karabec in the 70th.
Post-match, Paulo Fonseca showed concern regarding Himbert’s injury. “I was just with the doctor and Remi. We don’t think it’s good, but we will wait for the tests that he’ll have in Lyon,” said the Portuguese manager.
