Abu Francis
TOUMakes squad for Lyon clash
Francis (leg) has been included in the squad for Sunday's clash against Lyon, six months after suffering a double tibia-fibula fracture with Ghana against Japan in November, according to Les Violets.
Analysis: Francis had been progressing well through team training sessions in recent weeks and the club has chosen to integrate him into the professional squad for the final fixture of the season rather than sending him to the reserve side. The Ghanaian international could even see some minutes off the bench in the second half depending on the flow of the match, making his return one of the most heartwarming stories of Toulouse's campaign. Francis had managed just eight appearances before the devastating fracture struck, and with significant midfield turnover expected this summer, he can almost be considered a new signing for the 2026/27 season given how little football he has played since joining from Cercle Bruges.
Back in team training
Francis (leg) returned to regular team training sessions, marking a significant milestone in his recovery from the double tibia-fibula fracture he suffered with Ghana against Japan in November, according to Les Violets.
Analysis: Francis had been working through individual running and ball work before progressing to full collective sessions with his teammates, an impressive turnaround just over five months after suffering such a serious injury. Whether he can feature in competitive action before the season ends remains uncertain given the tight three-week calendar remaining for Toulouse, but a cameo appearance or a run-out with the reserve side in National 3 cannot be entirely ruled out. The club will be cautious above all else to avoid any risk of a setback, with the 24-year-old Ghanaian international expected to slot back into a regular role for TeFeCe when the 2026/27 campaign begins.
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