Malick Fofana
21-Year-Old
Lyon
Ligue 1
GTD
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 4/25/2026
Trains with team
Fofana (ankle) returned to team training this week and is targeting a return for Saturday's clash against Auxerre, according to Olympique et Lyonnais.
ANALYSIS
Fofana had undergone minor surgery to remove hardware from his original October ankle operation, adding another frustrating delay to what has been a long and difficult road back for the Belgian winger. The forward had already made his comeback in March before the surgical setback, and his return to collective sessions on Tuesday is the most encouraging sign yet that he is finally nearing the end of his injury ordeal. Lyon will assess how he responds to the coming sessions before committing to his involvement on Saturday, but the direction of travel is firmly positive for a player whose electric qualities have been sorely missed by the Gones this season.
Fofana had undergone minor surgery to remove hardware from his original October ankle operation, adding another frustrating delay to what has been a long and difficult road back for the Belgian winger. The forward had already made his comeback in March before the surgical setback, and his return to collective sessions on Tuesday is the most encouraging sign yet that he is finally nearing the end of his injury ordeal. Lyon will assess how he responds to the coming sessions before committing to his involvement on Saturday, but the direction of travel is firmly positive for a player whose electric qualities have been sorely missed by the Gones this season.
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Surgery sets back ankle recovery
Fofana (ankle) has undergone minor surgery to remove hardware previously inserted during his October ankle operation and is expected to be sidelined for two to three weeks, according to the club.
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Back available Thursday
Fofana (ankle) is back available as expected for Thursday's second leg against Celta Vigo in the Europa League, according to coach Paulo Fonseca, per Olympique et Lyonnais. "We've got Afonso (Moreira), Malick (Fofana), and Pavel (Sulc) back, they'll be in the squad tomorrow. But they're not ready to play 90 minutes."
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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."
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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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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.