USMNT's Tessmann injured; World Cup availability not expected to be impacted

U.S. midfielder Tanner Tessmann will be sidelined “until the end of the season,” with a muscle strain, Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca said on the team website.It’s a tough blow for Lyon, which is playing a crucial game this weekend against Toulouse as it seeks to secure a Champions League berth for next season. Entering the weekend, Lyon leads Lille by two points for a spot in next season’s league phase with just two Ligue 1 matches to play. Tessmann, 24, has played in 29 games this season for Lyon, with 22 starts.Advertisement