In this Dec 15, 2019 photo, Lyon's Dutch forward Memphis Depay reacts in pain during the French L1 football match between Lyon (OL) and Rennes (SR) at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon. (ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

LYON, France - Netherlands international Memphis Depay has returned to training at French club Olympique Lyonnais some six months after a serious knee injury, the club said on Monday.

The 26-year-old, previously at PSV Eindhoven and Manchester United, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in a Ligue 1 clash against Stade Rennes on Dec 15.

Depay reported on Monday to Lyon for medical tests ahead of a resumption of training later this week.

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They are preparing for UEFA’s decision on a re-start of the Champions League, where they are 1-0 ahead in their last 16 tie against Italian champions Juventus following the first leg in Lyon.

Depay’s return is a major boost for the club. He had netted nine goals in 12 Ligue 1 outings and five in as many Champions League appearances this season.