Malick Fofana
20-Year-Old
Lyon
Ligue 1
GTD
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 3/19/2026
Could play next week
Fofana (ankle) could be available to play during next week's second leg against Celta Vigo in the Europa League, according to coach Paulo Fonseca, per Olympique et Lyonnais. "I expect that we can count on Afonso (Moreira) and Pavel (Sulc). Maybe it's not to start the match. But having players like Afonso and Pavel as a solution, with also Malick (Fofana). We'll see. Maybe it will be important for us to have wingers to have more initiatives, more deep calls."
ANALYSIS
Fofana is closing in on a return after finally shaking off his long-term ankle injury and could be available off the bench for Thursday's Europa League second leg against Celta Vigo. The winger isn't expected to be fit enough to start yet, but he could still provide a spark if called upon as a substitute. That said, Fofana has been the undisputed starter on the left wing for the Gones for several seasons and should be expected to regain that role once he's fully back up to speed.
Fofana is closing in on a return after finally shaking off his long-term ankle injury and could be available off the bench for Thursday's Europa League second leg against Celta Vigo. The winger isn't expected to be fit enough to start yet, but he could still provide a spark if called upon as a substitute. That said, Fofana has been the undisputed starter on the left wing for the Gones for several seasons and should be expected to regain that role once he's fully back up to speed.
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Returns to training
Fofana (ankle) has taken part in training sessions as he continues to regain fitness in his recovery from a serious injury.
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Unlikely to return before break
Fofana (ankle) will likely not return before the March international break, according to coach Paulo Fonseca, per Tonic Radio.
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Set to train in coming weeks
Fofana (ankle) is set to begin training in the next couple of weeks, according to manager Paulo Fonseca. "I think he'll train with us in the coming weeks. I thought Malick might be with us now, but players are all different, and their reactions to pain vary. Other players are more sensitive. We know which players can return with pain and which prefer to wait until they are fully recovered."
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Doubtful against Paris FC
Fofana (ankle) is still recovering from his injury and could miss both games this week against Lens in the Coupe de France and Paris FC on Sunday, according to coach Paulo Fonseca, per Le Progres OL.
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Should resume team training soon
Fofana (ankle) should resume team training either this week or at the latest next week, according to Joel Domenighetti from L'Equipe.
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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.