Samson Baidoo
22-Year-Old
Lens
Ligue 1
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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Baidoo's return ends one of the most puzzling situations of the Ligue 1 season, having trained for weeks without being cleared for match action despite being pain-free. The defender had been a key figure in Lens' back three before his February injury, and his return to the starting lineup is a significant boost for coach Pierre Sage's side as they push through the final stretch of a season with plenty still to play for.
Baidoo's return ends one of the most puzzling situations of the Ligue 1 season, having trained for weeks without being cleared for match action despite being pain-free. The defender had been a key figure in Lens' back three before his February injury, and his return to the starting lineup is a significant boost for coach Pierre Sage's side as they push through the final stretch of a season with plenty still to play for.
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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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Returns to training ahead derby
Baidoo (hamstring) was back in team training during the international break and is in contention to feature in the April. 4 derby against Lille, according to the club.
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Should return after break
Baidoo (hamstring) is expected to return after the international break, according to coach Pierre Sage.
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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.