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title: "Chavez returns to Lens squad after thigh injury absence"
url: "https://riyadaty.com/en/news/chavez-returns-to-lens-squad-after-thigh-injury-absence"
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description: "Lens player J. Chavez has recovered from a thigh injury that kept him out for 8 days, becoming ready to feature in the team's upcoming match against Troyes."
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# Chavez returns to Lens squad after thigh injury absence

Lens player J. Chavez has recovered from a thigh injury that kept him out for 8 days, becoming ready to feature in the team's upcoming match against Troyes.

[Kareem Al-Saleh](https://riyadaty.com/en/author/kareem-al-saleh-2) Editor Published 17 October 2026، 00:11 ، updated 21:52 Saudi time

![Chavez returns to Lens squad after thigh injury absence](https://riyadaty.com/img/blog-1200.jpg/covers/3b863189950555dd39ed74d01d9e8f3aacdf2f5c.webp)

Chavez returns to Lens squad after thigh injury absence

[Lens](https://riyadaty.com/en/team/lens-277) have announced the return of their player [J. Chavez](https://riyadaty.com/en/player/j-chavez-13599) to training and match participation after recovering from a thigh injury.

Chavez had been absent from the pitch since 9 October 2026 due to the injury, before officially announcing his recovery on 17 October 2026, after an absence lasting 8 days.

Lens' technical staff are hoping to have the player's services back for matchday 7 of the French league for the 2026/27 season.

Lens are set to face host Troyes at 21:45 Damascus time.

The match will be broadcast on beIN SPORTS.

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