Samson Baidoo
22-Year-Old
Lens
Ligue 1
OUT
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 8/1/2026
Will miss rest of season
Baidoo (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of the season after medical examinations confirmed he suffered a left hamstring injury during Wednesday's clash against PSG, according to L'Equipe.
ANALYSIS
Baidoo had only recently returned from an 11-match absence with a right hamstring injury before the new problem struck on the opposite side, making this a devastating blow for both player and Lens heading into the biggest fixture of their season. The defender ends what had been a breakout campaign with two goals, one assist, 34 tackles, 23 interceptions and 83 clearances across 23 Ligue 1 appearances, having established himself as one of the most reliable center-backs in the division before injuries disrupted his season. His availability for the World Cup with Austria also remains uncertain pending a more precise diagnosis, with Lens set to line up Arthur Masuaku, Kyllian Anderson Antonio or Nidal Celik alongside Pierre Ganiou and Malang Sarr in central defense at the Stade de France for the Coupe de France final on May 22.
Baidoo had only recently returned from an 11-match absence with a right hamstring injury before the new problem struck on the opposite side, making this a devastating blow for both player and Lens heading into the biggest fixture of their season. The defender ends what had been a breakout campaign with two goals, one assist, 34 tackles, 23 interceptions and 83 clearances across 23 Ligue 1 appearances, having established himself as one of the most reliable center-backs in the division before injuries disrupted his season. His availability for the World Cup with Austria also remains uncertain pending a more precise diagnosis, with Lens set to line up Arthur Masuaku, Kyllian Anderson Antonio or Nidal Celik alongside Pierre Ganiou and Malang Sarr in central defense at the Stade de France for the Coupe de France final on May 22.
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Forced off against PSG
Baidoo (undisclosed) was forced off during Wednesday's 2-0 loss against PSG with an apparent injury, leaving his availability for the season finale against Lyon and the Coupe de France final against Nice uncertain, according to coach Pierre Sage, per Les Lensois. "He is for the moment disappointed, a little worried. It is not set in stone. We are waiting for the examinations and in any case we will give 100% of what we can give so that he can play against Nice. In any case, he is scared and it shows it."
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Makes squad, set to start Friday
Baidoo (hamstring) has been included in the matchday squad for Friday's clash against Toulouse and is expected to start, the club posted.
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Could return Friday
Baidoo (hamstring) was spotted back in full team training again Wednesday and could be an option for Friday's clash against Toulouse, according to coach Pierre Sage.
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Status unclear despite training
Baidoo (hamstring) has been training for weeks but remains unavailable for selection, with coach Pierre Sage admitting he has no idea when the defender will return, according to La Voix du Nord. "I don't even know what to tell you anymore about him, I'm sorry. You are in the same position as me and I am very impatient to see him back on the pitch. Baidoo is training and not feeling pain, but training is not playing."
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Still out
Baidoo is out once again, according to manager Pierre Sage, per Laurent Mazure of RC Lens Database.
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Heading to England?
At least two teams in the Premier League are interested in making a move for Baidoo, according to TEAMTalk.
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West Ham United and Crystal Palace are two teams that are desperate to sign defenders in the January transfer window. Both clubs could be competing for the services of the 21-year-old Baidoo, who has turned heads with his play at Lens. However, no real approach has been made.
West Ham United and Crystal Palace are two teams that are desperate to sign defenders in the January transfer window. Both clubs could be competing for the services of the 21-year-old Baidoo, who has turned heads with his play at Lens. However, no real approach has been made.