Endrick Misses Lyon's Europa League Match Due to Regulations
22 January 2026at11:20
Brazilian player Endrick, Lyon's new signing, will miss his team's Europa League match against Young Boys Bern on Thursday due to competition regulations.
Despite joining Lyon during the winter transfer window, the 19-year-old player cannot be registered in the Europa League until after the eighth round, according to the new coordination rules for winter signings.
This regulation also affects other new arrivals Rachid Ghezzal, Hans Hateboer, and Noah Narty, who are currently only available for domestic matches.
These players will only be eligible to participate in the knockout stage, possibly from March 19, should Lyon qualify. Lyon, who currently top the Europa League standings, aim to secure a top-eight spot by defeating Young Boys.
Q&A
Why is Endrick unable to play for Lyon in the Europa League?
Endrick, Lyon's recent Brazilian signing, is ineligible for Europa League matches until after the eighth round due to specific competition regulations governing winter transfer window registrations for new players.
How do these Europa League registration rules impact Lyon's squad availability?
These regulations mean new winter arrivals like Endrick, Rachid Ghezzal, Hans Hateboer, and Noah Narty are currently only available for domestic matches, becoming eligible for the knockout stage from March 19 if Lyon qualifies.
