Moussa Niakhate
29-Year-Old
Lyon
Ligue 1
Busy defensively in win
Niakhate created one chance, made two tackles (one won) and nine clearances and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Nantes.
ANALYSIS
Niakhate spent much of the match in reactive mode, stepping into blocks and clearances during Lyon's deeper phases. His blend of defensive volume and the occasional action on attacking set pieces offers a workable peripheral floor, especially in tight, grindy match states like this one. He remains low on true end‑product routes, but his reliability grows when Lyon protect a narrow lead.
Niakhate spent much of the match in reactive mode, stepping into blocks and clearances during Lyon's deeper phases. His blend of defensive volume and the occasional action on attacking set pieces offers a workable peripheral floor, especially in tight, grindy match states like this one. He remains low on true end‑product routes, but his reliability grows when Lyon protect a narrow lead.
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Back available for Lyon
Niakhate is back from international duty with Senegal at the AFCON and an option moving forward for Lyon, coach Paulo Fonseca said in the press conference, according to Tonic Radio.
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Traveling with Senegal
Niakhate has been called up for AFCON by Senegal.
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Five clearances in clean sheet
Niakhate had one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus AJ Auxerre.
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Assist against PSG
Niakhate assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus Paris Saint-Germain.
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Eight clearances in 0-0 draw
Niakhate registered one tackle (zero won) and eight clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Brest.
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Forest want to sign him
Nottingham are keen on signing Niakhate, according to The Daily Mail.
ANALYSIS
Nottingham Forest know they need to sign defensive reinforcements for the 2022-23 season and Niakhate sits quite high in the team's shortlist. He has been a regular starter in the Bundesliga and possesses the physical attributes to make an impact in the Premier League as well.
Nottingham Forest know they need to sign defensive reinforcements for the 2022-23 season and Niakhate sits quite high in the team's shortlist. He has been a regular starter in the Bundesliga and possesses the physical attributes to make an impact in the Premier League as well.