Ayase Ueda faces injury concerns after Champions League match against Arsenal

Lille forward Ayase Ueda may face a period of unavailability following an injury sustained during a UEFA Champions League league phase match against Arsenal. During the match, which resulted in a 0-3 defeat for Lille, Ueda was substituted in the 74th minute after appearing to struggle with his leg.

French media reports indicate that Ueda experienced pain in his left heel. Observers noted him limping while returning to the team bus after the match at the Emirates Stadium. L'Equipe described the sensation as a “type of discomfort he has not experienced before in his career,” while other outlets noted his distressed expression during the substitution.

Ueda’s participation in Lille’s upcoming match against Brest on October 17 remains uncertain. He is scheduled to undergo detailed medical examinations to determine the extent of the injury.