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Why Lyon are frustrated with Malo Gusto as new Chelsea signing spotted at Stamford Bridge

Olympique Lyonnais are said to be upset with the situation surrounding Malo Gusto as the defender continues to nurse his injury at Chelsea's Cobham training ground. The 19-year-old is on loan at the French outfit until the end of the season after signing for Chelsea in the January transfer window for a fee in the region of £26million, plus add-ons.

Gusto was replaced by Castello Lukeba in the first-half of Lyon's clash with Lille in the Coupe de France round of 16 last month. The right-back aggravated a hamstring injury, which according to Laurent Blanc, has been causing him pain for a while.

Speaking to l'Equipe, the Lyon boss revealed that Gusto has suffered 'physically and mentally' with the knock. Blanc said: "It's a pain he's been feeling for some time.

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