Olympique Lyonnais interim head coach Jorge Maciel has provided an update on the fitness of Ghanaian international Ernest Nuamah after the forward suffered a muscle strain.

The development has raised concerns among Ghanaian football supporters, who will be hoping the talented winger recovers quickly and returns to action for the French club.

Nuamah is currently dealing with a muscle problem alongside Lyon defender Moussa Niakhaté, with both players facing uncertainty over their availability for the club's upcoming Ligue 1 encounter against Brest on Sunday.

Speaking about the situation, Maciel confirmed that the two players had suffered muscle strains but revealed that the club was still waiting for further medical updates before making a final decision on their availability.

The Lyon interim coach expressed hope that both players could recover in time for Sunday's fixture, although he admitted that their participation was not guaranteed.

According to Maciel, the medical team would continue monitoring their conditions, with a clearer assessment expected after the squad returned to Lyon.

His comments suggest that Lyon are not prepared to take unnecessary risks with either player until they have a better understanding of the extent of their injuries.

For Nuamah, the situation comes at a time when he will be eager to maintain his progress and establish himself as an important attacking option for the French side.

The Ghanaian winger possesses the pace, dribbling ability and attacking qualities needed to trouble opposition defenders, making his availability important for Lyon as they prepare for their upcoming fixtures.

His potential absence against Brest would be a setback for the club, particularly as the technical team continues working to get the best out of its attacking options.

Meanwhile, Ghanaian supporters will also be monitoring the situation closely because Nuamah remains one of the country's exciting attacking talents playing in European football.

Although Maciel has expressed optimism about his possible return, the final decision will depend on his recovery and the medical team's assessment.

For now, there is no confirmation that Nuamah will miss Sunday's match or that he has been cleared to play.

All eyes will be on Lyon's next medical update as supporters wait to discover whether Ernest Nuamah will recover in time for the encounter against Brest.

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