Moussa Niakhaté will be sidelined for an extended period. The Senegalese defender sustained an injury during the international break with his national team.
Senegal played 3 matches during the international break. First against Mozambique, then against Ethiopia. These two matches were part of the early rounds of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Finally, the Lions of Teranga faced the Comoros Cœlacanthes. Niakhaté missed this last match due to a hamstring injury and returned to his club.
According to L’Equipe, he will miss the Ligue 1 match this Friday against RC Lens. The outlet also highlights that the player may not be available for the upcoming Europa League match against Crystal Palace on October 15.
Niakhaté's absence is a significant blow for Lyon. The Senegalese had developed a strong partnership with Félix Bacher in the heart of the Lyon defense.
