Moussa Niakhate
29-Year-Old
Lyon
Ligue 1
Starting immediately
Niakhate (knee) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Rennes.
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Niakhate was expected to be an option Sunday and is, with the defender earning a spot in the starting XI to face Rennes. He has now started in every match this season and appears keen on remaining in that spot moving forward.
Niakhate was expected to be an option Sunday and is, with the defender earning a spot in the starting XI to face Rennes. He has now started in every match this season and appears keen on remaining in that spot moving forward.
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Available to face Rennes
Niakhate (knee) is available to face Rennes on Sunday, coach Paulo Fonseca said in the press conference, according to Gones Area. "All the players are ready, it's true that Moussa arrived with a small issue, but he trained, everything is fine. All the others are doing well too."
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Suffers knee injury with Senegal
Niakhate has suffered a knee injury with Senegal and will miss the rest of the international duty, the Senegalese federation said in a press conference, according to GaindeYi.
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Good defensive reinforcement in OL
Niakhate made 40 appearances for Lyon across all competitions during the 2024-25 season, solidifying the defense.
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Produces seven clearances
Niakhate generated one tackle (one won), seven clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 win versus St. Etienne.
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Signs with Lyon
Niakhate completed a move to Lyon from Nottingham Forest, the club announced.
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Forest want to sign him
Nottingham are keen on signing Niakhate, according to The Daily Mail.
ANALYSIS
Nottingham Forest know they need to sign defensive reinforcements for the 2022-23 season and Niakhate sits quite high in the team's shortlist. He has been a regular starter in the Bundesliga and possesses the physical attributes to make an impact in the Premier League as well.
Nottingham Forest know they need to sign defensive reinforcements for the 2022-23 season and Niakhate sits quite high in the team's shortlist. He has been a regular starter in the Bundesliga and possesses the physical attributes to make an impact in the Premier League as well.