Football News, Notes & Injuries

Bamba (knee) won't be an option for Saturday's game against Rennes.

De Smet is dealing with an ankle sprain and won't be an option for Sunday's clash against Angers, coach Stephane Gilli said in the press conference, according to L'Equipe.

Geubbels (adductor) is an option for Sunday's clash against Angers, coach Stephane Gilli said in the press conference, according to L'Equipe.

Vinicius (groin) is expected to train on Friday but is unlikely to be back available for Sunday's clash against Metz, coach Paulo Fonseca said in the press conference, according to Tonic Radio.

Tagliafico (ankle) will miss at least one month to recover from his injury, coach Paulo Fonseca said in the press conference, according to Le Progres.

Omobamidele (calf) trained in full this week and should be an option for Sunday's clash against Lille, coach Gary O'Neil said in the press conference, according to Ici Alsace.

Emegha (undisclosed) trained in full this week and should be an option for Sunday's clash against Lille, coach Gary O'Neil said in the press conference, according to Ici Alsace.

Magri (knee) is a doubt for Sunday's clash against Brest, according to Les Violets.

Tagliafico suffered an ankle injury and was forced off at the break in Thursday's 1-0 victory against Young Boys and will likely miss Sunday's clash against Metz, according to Le Progres.

Bentaleb suffered a dislocated collarbone in Thursday's 2-1 defeat against Celta Vigo and will likely miss some time, coach Bruno Genesio said in the press conference, according to Le Petit Lillois.

Fadiga suffered an adductor injury in training at the beginning of the week and is ruled out for the time being, coach Olivier Pantaloni said in the press conference, according to Le Telegramme.

Katseris (thigh) was spotted running on grass this week and is expected to resume team training next week, coach Olivier Pantaloni said in the press conference, according to Le Telegramme. "He's resumed physiotherapy. It's going very well. He completed a sprint session. He'll be back with us at the beginning of next week. We feel like things are back to normal. Even psychologically, he no longer has any doubts about his pain or a possible relapse."

Bamba (knee) is a doubt for Saturday's derby against Rennes, coach Olivier Pantaloni said in the press conference, according to Le Telegramme. "Mo suffered a knee injury. He received treatment yesterday and was feeling better, but we preferred to keep him with the physiotherapist in the gym so he could participate in the pre-match training session on Friday."

Mvuka (ankle) is a late call for Saturday's derby against Rennes, coach Olivier Pantaloni said in the press conference, according to Le Telegramme. "Joel had a small issue to his left ankle yesterday."

Avom (ankle) is back available for Saturday's derby against Rennes, coach Olivier Pantaloni said in the press conference, according to Le Telegramme.