Lyon's hopes of Champions League take a hit as Ernest Nuamah is ruled out until end of season
LYON, France — Lyon's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League have been dealt a blow with the news that Ernest Nuamah won't play again this season due to a serious knee injury.
The seven-time French champions said on Monday that the Ghanaian winger ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Lyon's 2-1 win over Lille in the French league over the weekend.
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