Czech footballer Pavel Šulc, currently playing for Lyon, has been announced to miss the UEFA Europa League match against Celta Vigo due to a muscle injury sustained during a previous match. The club confirmed his absence through their official website, which included the game roster for the encounter in Spain. The loss of Šulc is significant for Lyon, considering he was performing well prior to his injury, and it raises concerns about his availability for upcoming matches.

Šulc suffered the injury on February 22 while playing in Ligue 1 against Strasbourg, necessitating an early substitution in the 28th minute. Since then, he has missed three competitions for Lyon and will not travel to Vigo, instead continuing his recovery in France. There are speculations, particularly from French sports media outlet L'Équipe, suggesting that he might return in time for an important home game, which occurs shortly before the national team gathers for the World Cup playoff matches.

The head coach of Olympique Lyon, Paulo Fonseca, has hinted in recent days that Šulc could be back in action before the international break. L'Équipe has also speculated that Šulc, who is currently Lyon's top scorer, may miss the upcoming league match against Le Havre but could regain fitness in time for the national team matches, creating heightened interest and concern among fans as they anticipate his recovery and return to form.