Malick Fofana
21-Year-Old
Lyon
Ligue 1
Available for Rennes clash
Fofana (ankle) is back available for Sunday's clash against Rennes, according to coach Paulo Fonseca, per Le Progres OL. "We're getting Malick and Ernest back, who are in the squad for Rennes, and who can help us if we need them. Our two flanks have more options now, that's good."
ANALYSIS
Fofana's inclusion in the squad brings an end to one of the most frustrating injury sagas of Lyon's season, with the Belgian winger having been through ankle surgery and a subsequent hardware removal procedure before finally getting back to full team training this week. Coach Fonseca's careful wording suggests a bench role rather than an immediate return to the starting lineup, but having him available at all for such an important fixture in Lyon's Champions League qualification push is a genuine boost for the Gones heading into the final stretch of the campaign.
Fofana's inclusion in the squad brings an end to one of the most frustrating injury sagas of Lyon's season, with the Belgian winger having been through ankle surgery and a subsequent hardware removal procedure before finally getting back to full team training this week. Coach Fonseca's careful wording suggests a bench role rather than an immediate return to the starting lineup, but having him available at all for such an important fixture in Lyon's Champions League qualification push is a genuine boost for the Gones heading into the final stretch of the campaign.
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Back in full team training
Fofana (ankle) has returned to full team training Tuesday and is targeting a comeback for Sunday's clash against Rennes, the club posted.
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Not yet ready
Fofana (ankle) was absent from Friday's team session and remains in individual training, ruling him out of Saturday's clash against Auxerre, according to Olympique et Lyonnais.
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Trains with team
Fofana (ankle) returned to team training this week and is targeting a return for Saturday's clash against Auxerre, according to Olympique et Lyonnais.
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Surgery sets back ankle recovery
Fofana (ankle) has undergone minor surgery to remove hardware previously inserted during his October ankle operation and is expected to be sidelined for two to three weeks, according to the club.
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Back available Thursday
Fofana (ankle) is back available as expected for Thursday's second leg against Celta Vigo in the Europa League, according to coach Paulo Fonseca, per Olympique et Lyonnais. "We've got Afonso (Moreira), Malick (Fofana), and Pavel (Sulc) back, they'll be in the squad tomorrow. But they're not ready to play 90 minutes."
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Bayern Munich could make move
Bayern Munich are among the teams interested in making a move for Fofana in the summer, according to Caught Offside.
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Fofana is one of the best under-21 wingers in Europe, and while he's already a key player for Lyon, it's not surprising to see some of the top teams in Europe waiting to sign him. The Belgium international has been linked with teams in the Premier League in the past, but since Bayern Munich are actively looking to sign a new winger, they should make an approach for him in the summer.
Fofana is one of the best under-21 wingers in Europe, and while he's already a key player for Lyon, it's not surprising to see some of the top teams in Europe waiting to sign him. The Belgium international has been linked with teams in the Premier League in the past, but since Bayern Munich are actively looking to sign a new winger, they should make an approach for him in the summer.