Moussa Niakhaté could spend several weeks on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury during Senegal’s international break. The Lyon defender missed the final match against Comoros and returned to his club for treatment. His injury now creates uncertainty around his availability for Lyon’s upcoming fixtures.
According to L’Équipe, Niakhaté will miss Friday’s Ligue 1 clash with RC Lens. The Senegal international could also miss Lyon’s Europa League meeting with Crystal Palace on October 15. The club will assess his recovery in the coming days before determining when he can return to competitive action.
Niakhaté’s absence would represent a significant setback for Lyon. The defender had formed a strong partnership with Félix Bacher at the heart of the defense and helped bring stability to the back line. Lyon now faces a difficult period as the club prepares for several important matches without one of its key defensive options.
