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OL had two stars in French football's Best XI for the 2018/19 campaign.

Fully recovered from a quadriceps injury, OL's starting left back worked alongside his fellow teammates during Tuesday's session at the Groupama OL Training Center.

Usually renowned for their attacking prowess, Lyon's defense took center stage in Tuesday's 0-0 with Barça at Groupama Stadium in the opening leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie.

Ndombele took in 47% of the votes, ahead of Houssem Aouar (34%) and Ferland Mendy (19%).

Benjamin Mendy's injury opened up a spot for the 23-year-old OL left back, who could make his debut with Les Bleus in the final international break of 2018.

Lyon's left back spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon to preview Friday's match vs. Nîmes - the team's first since their lopsided loss to PSG before the international break.

Olympique Lyonnais are thrilled to announce that Ferland Mendy has signed a new deal that will keep him at the club an extra year, through June 2023.