Malick Fofana
20-Year-Old
Lyon
Ligue 1
OUT
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 3/8/2026
Could in March
Fofana (ankle) could return to the match squad in March, according to Olympique et Lyonnais.
ANALYSIS
Fofana went down with a serious ankle injury in late October and has been sidelined ever since while rehabbing. The forward got back to individual training last week and is on track to be back at some point in March. Before the setback, he was a locked-in starter up top, and once he is fully back fit, he should reclaim that role, likely sending Afonso Moreira to a depth option off the bench.
Fofana went down with a serious ankle injury in late October and has been sidelined ever since while rehabbing. The forward got back to individual training last week and is on track to be back at some point in March. Before the setback, he was a locked-in starter up top, and once he is fully back fit, he should reclaim that role, likely sending Afonso Moreira to a depth option off the bench.
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Returns to individual training
Fofana (ankle) was spotted training individually on grass for the first time since his injury on Friday, according to Olympique et Lyonnais.
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Aiming return next month
Fofana (ankle) is aiming a return to the squad in February, coach Paulo Fonseca said in the press conference, according to Le Progres.
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Hopeful for return to end month
Fofana (ankle) is eyeing a return to end January, according to manager Paulo Fonseca. "Malick is still in recovery, they are still not available. Malick should be back at the end of January."
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Likely for surgery
Fofana (ankle) is set to miss several months due to an ankle injury that is expected to require surgery, according to his club.
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Suffers serious ankle injury
Fofana was stretchered off in the 68th minute of Sunday's 2-1 victory against Strasbourg due to a serious ankle injury, according to Gones Area.
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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.
ANALYSIS
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.