Fred AWOL from Lyon

Fred picked up the injury in training following the opening 2-0 defeat to Mexico. He did not feature in that match.

Having returned to Brazil to recover from the breakage to a fifth metatarsal, he has opted to stay in South America instead of continuing his rehabilitation with the French champions.

Former France international Bernard Lacombe, who is a close advisor of Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas, has reportedly spoken with the player by telephone, but nobody at the club knows when to expect him back at L'OL.

Brazil playmaker and Lyon captain Juninho Pernambucano meanwhile is back in training after missing the Peace Cup victory in South Korea.

Lyon won the final 1-0 against Bolton Wanderers thanks to a goal from Kim Kallstrom.