Malick Fofana
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Available for Rennes clash
Fofana (ankle) is back available for Sunday's clash against Rennes, according to coach Paulo Fonseca, per Le Progres OL. "We're getting Malick and Ernest back, who are in the squad for Rennes, and who can help us if we need them. Our two flanks have more options now, that's good."
Analysis: Fofana's inclusion in the squad brings an end to one of the most frustrating injury sagas of Lyon's season, with the Belgian winger having been through ankle surgery and a subsequent hardware removal procedure before finally getting back to full team training this week. Coach Fonseca's careful wording suggests a bench role rather than an immediate return to the starting lineup, but having him available at all for such an important fixture in Lyon's Champions League qualification push is a genuine boost for the Gones heading into the final stretch of the campaign.
Back in full team training
Fofana (ankle) has returned to full team training Tuesday and is targeting a comeback for Sunday's clash against Rennes, the club posted.
Analysis: Fofana had been forced back into individual work ahead of last weekend's Auxerre fixture after appearing on the verge of a comeback, making his return to collective sessions a genuinely welcome development after such a long and frustrating road back. The Belgian winger has been through ankle surgery and a subsequent hardware removal procedure this season, and Lyon will manage his reintegration carefully over the coming days before committing to his involvement on Sunday. If he comes through the remaining sessions without any issues, Fofana's long-awaited return would be a huge boost for the Gones heading into the final fixtures of the campaign.
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