Samson Baidoo
22-Year-Old
Lens
Ligue 1
OUT
Injury Thigh
Est. Return 10/24/2026
Out three months
Baidoo (thigh) suffered a thigh injury after pulling up during a sprint in Saturday's friendly against Charleroi and will be out for around three months, according to L'Equipe.
ANALYSIS
Baidoo had just returned from injury in recent weeks before this latest setback, needing help from the medical staff to leave the pitch before subsequent tests confirmed the thigh damage. The defender's season was already disrupted last year by a hamstring issue suffered in late January that kept him out for weeks, and just as he found his footing again with six straight appearances, the other hamstring gave out against PSG to end his campaign early, causing him to miss the final league match and the Coupe de France final. Coach Dino Toppmoller called it another significant blow, losing a key piece of his backline for an extended stretch. Baidoo is expected to begin a lengthy recovery process as Lens continues its preseason preparations.
Baidoo had just returned from injury in recent weeks before this latest setback, needing help from the medical staff to leave the pitch before subsequent tests confirmed the thigh damage. The defender's season was already disrupted last year by a hamstring issue suffered in late January that kept him out for weeks, and just as he found his footing again with six straight appearances, the other hamstring gave out against PSG to end his campaign early, causing him to miss the final league match and the Coupe de France final. Coach Dino Toppmoller called it another significant blow, losing a key piece of his backline for an extended stretch. Baidoo is expected to begin a lengthy recovery process as Lens continues its preseason preparations.
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New hamstring blow in friendly
Baidoo finished Saturday's unofficial match versus Charleroi with pain in his previously injured hamstring, Herve Penot of L'Equipe reports.
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Clears injury during preseason
Baidoo is training in full during preseason under new coach Dino Toppmoller, confirming he has recovered from his hamstring injury, the club posted.
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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.
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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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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.