Lyon’s Moussa Niakhaté withdraws from Senegal squad
Moussa Niakhaté (30) has been forced to withdraw from the Senegal squad for the current international break, as confirmed by the federation on Thursday evening. The defender has returned to his club,...
Olympique Lyonnais defender Moussa Niakhaté (30) has withdrawn from Senegal's national football squad, according to the Senegalese Football Federation. The confirmation was made on Thursday evening. Niakhaté, who plays as a defender for Lyon, has returned to his club following his withdrawal from the national team. Niakhaté is considered a vital player for Lyon, despite the club being involved in several competitions this season.
He has already featured eight times across all competitions this season, participating in three UEFA Champions League qualifying matches. The reason for his withdrawal remains undisclosed. The Senegalese Football Federation revealed that Niakhaté underwent an MRI scan in Marseille on Monday, which led to his release from the national team.
Consequently, he will miss Senegal's upcoming match against the Comoros on October 4th. Niakhaté has since rejoined Lyon after his withdrawal from the Senegalese squad.
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