Hamza Igamane
LOSC
Resumes ball work
Igamane (knee) was seen juggling the ball during Lille's training session as he continues his recovery from a torn ACL suffered in January, according to the club.
Analysis: Igamane continues to make progress in his lengthy rehabilitation, with his latest ball work providing another encouraging step toward a return. The forward remains some distance from competitive action and is expected to return toward the end of the year, while he will miss Lille's entire Champions League league phase. Olivier Giroud and Ayase Ueda should continue sharing the No. 9 role in his absence.
Joins some training drills
Igamane (knee) participated in some team training drills Thursday but remains far from making his return, the club posted.
Analysis: Igamane continues to recover from the torn knee ligaments suffered earlier this year, an injury that will keep him out of Lille's entire Champions League regular season phase, with a potential return expected at the end of the year. Olivier Giroud and Ayase Ueda will continue to share the number nine role until he returns to full speed.
Could return in 2027
Igamane (knee) will miss Lille's entire Champions League regular season phase, though a return could come in 2027 if the club advances further in the competition, according to Zoubida Senoussi of Hespress.
Analysis: Igamane remains in recovery from the torn knee ligaments suffered earlier this year, with coach Davide Ancelotti confirming the absence of the striker for the UCL league phase. Olivier Giroud figures to continue compensating for his absence up front, and Igamane's eventual return will depend on how well he recovers from his serious knee injury.
Ruled out with no return date
Igamane (knee) remains out for the time being with no return date yet given, according to coach Davide Ancelotti.
Analysis: Igamane underwent successful ACL surgery earlier in the season after suffering the injury during the Africa Cup of Nations, and while he had recently resumed running as part of his rehabilitation at Lille's Domaine de Luchin facility, this update shows the club is still not ready to put a firm timeline on his comeback. With Olivier Giroud fully in the fold and available, Lille aren't under pressure to rush Igamane's return, allowing the Moroccan striker to continue his recovery at his own pace after a debut campaign that saw him score nine goals with two assists across 18 appearances before the injury struck.
Targeting start of 2026/27 season
Igamane (knee) is set to resume running this week and will remain at Lille's Domaine de Luchin training facility during the break to continue his rehabilitation, according to Le Petit Lillois.
Analysis: Igamane had undergone successful ACL surgery earlier in the season after suffering the injury during the Africa Cup of Nations, and his return to running is an encouraging milestone in what has been a lengthy recovery process. The Moroccan striker ended his debut Lille campaign with nine goals and two assists across 18 appearances before the injury struck, and the club will be hoping to have him available for the start of the 2026/27 Ligue 1 season as they plan for the campaign ahead.
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