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Lille secures draw against Everton despite Giroud's injury

In a friendly match against Everton, Lille finished with a score of 1-1 after Olivier Giroud left the game due to injury.

15 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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LOSC wrapped up its preparation with a 1-1 draw against Everton this Saturday at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The match was highlighted by a late equalizer from Haraldsson, allowing Lille to avoid defeat by the end of the game.

Olivier Giroud, Lille's captain and 2018 World Champion, left the pitch in the 23rd minute due to a left knee injury. This injury occurred following a collision with Senegalese striker Iliman Ndiaye, according to reports from L'Équipe.

New LOSC coach Davide Ancelotti later provided reassuring updates concerning Giroud's condition. He stated that the situation regarding his striker is not alarming, hinting that further details will be provided later.

Lille is now preparing to kick off its Ligue 1 season against Angers in a week. This match against Everton was the final one before the official competition begins.

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