Football News, Notes & Injuries

Ndjantou (hamstring) is set to miss six to eight weeks due to injury, according to Benjamin Quarez from Le Parisien.

Haidara was transferred from Leipzig to RC Lens and signed a contract until 2029, his new club announced. "We are delighted to end 2025 with the arrival of Amadou, a talented midfielder with extensive experience at both club and international level. Amadou established himself at Leipzig as one of the best midfielders in the Bundesliga, and his technical ability, forward runs, and ball-winning skills are now recognized throughout Europe. Throughout our discussions, he demonstrated his strong motivation to join our project, and I would like to thank him and his entourage for the quality of our discussions. Amadou is a man of principle, very attached to his family, which are two important aspects for us. Following in the footsteps of Seydou Keita, Massadio Haïdara, Cheick Doucouré, and Mamadou Sangaré, he continues the beautiful history between Mali and RC Lens. Like Mamadou, the entire club will be behind him during the Africa Cup of Nations and will be delighted to welcome him back in January," said RC Lens Sporting Director Jean-Louis Leca.

Minamino has suffered a torn ACL and is out for the rest of the season, according to his club.

Aguerd is currently representing Morocco at the AFCON and will miss several weeks with Marseille.

Le Cardinal was sent off in the 21st minute of Friday's loss against Avranches in the French Cup and will be suspended for at least one game.

Igamane (groin) is still rehabbing from his injury but is currently at the AFCON with Morocco and hopes to be fit for the upcoming games, he told the media, according to Le Petit Lillois.

Alexsandro (quadriceps) remained an unused substitute in the French Cup and is aiming to be fully fit for the clash against Rennes, coach Bruno Genesio said in a press conference, according to Le Petit Lillois. "The plan was that if the match went well, we could give him maybe 15 minutes. He still has 15 days before the next match against Rennes. He will return, like other players, a little earlier than the others to do specific work so that he is ready for the match against Rennes."

Kamanzi (undisclosed) was forced off due to injury in the 57th minute of Saturday's 2-1 win against Lyon-La Duchere in the French Cup.

Minamino suffered an important injury in the 36th minute of Sunday's 2-1 win against Auxerre in the French Cup and an ACL injury is feared, coach Sebastien Pocognoli said in a press conference, according to Vivien Seiller from Nice Matin. "Taki is in the hospital. I don't know what's wrong with him yet. I don't know if it could be a torn ACL. We hope it's not too serious, but the initial tests weren't very positive."

Ndjantou has suffered a hamstring surgery, according to his club.

Safonov suffered a hand fracture and will miss three to four weeks to recover, the club announced.

Lee suffered a muscular thigh injury and will be sidelined for several weeks, the club announced.

Abdelli has been called up by Algeria for the AFCON starting Dec. 21 and ending Jan. 18, according to the club.

Nzingoula (undisclosed) was forced off injured in the 63rd minute of Thursday's 3-1 victory against Breidablik in the Conference League, according to Dernieres Nouvelles D'Alsace.

Bombito (leg) is aiming a return to competition by late February, according to SolamenNissa.