In Lyon, the injury bug lingers. And it’s starting to pile up.
Paulo Fonseca’s squad is limping along, almost literally, as the season enters a tense period. According to reports in the sports press, players are taking longer than expected to recover from injuries. While Malick Fofana has returned, he is behind schedule and still has a fragile ankle, causing concern internally. Ernest Nuamah has been in rehabilitation for months, almost nearing a full year of absence. The coaching staff had hoped for better results. Meanwhile, other players are circling the sidelines, not quite ready to come back.
Mounting absences raise questions
Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Ruben Kluivert remain sidelined, restricted to monotonous laps around the pitch. Kluivert, initially expected to be out for a few days due to injury, has now been absent for a month. The lack of clarity is frustrating. In this context, Lyon is struggling to maintain a steady pace, forced to make do week after week. According to sources, the management of these injuries is concerning internally, especially with a thin squad and an unforgiving schedule.
