Lyon rule out January departure for Malick Fofana

Olympique Lyonnais are currently without one of their key players, Malick Fofana (20). The Belgian sustained a severe ankle sprain during the win over RC Strasbourg Alsace at the end of October and is expected to be out for around three months. 

A return in January is envisaged. His return could coincide with the transfer window, however, Lyon have asserted that they will not be selling the highly-rated Belgian during the January window. 

“The sale of Fofana has never been on the table…