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Makes return to bench Thursday Kone (coach's decision) is on the bench for Thursday's game against Barcelona.

Impact Kone was not on the bench in the previous match, but he's back on the bench after the late scratch of Edgar Gonzalez (thigh). That said, Kone is not expected to see many minutes, if any, off the bench.

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from squad Kone will not be an option for Sunday's match against Betis due to a coaching decision, according to the club.

Impact Kone will not be on the team sheet Saturday, which will not be a huge loss for the club, as he has not appeared in a match since October due to injuries and going unused on the bench. The forward does not look to be injured, with his dropping seemingly more of a tactical move after he went unused in his past four appearances on the team sheet. That being said, he will look to be included for the club's final three games of the season, hopefully earning some time.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for unexpected return Kone (ankle) is an option for Sunday's match against Real Sociedad, as the club announced he has been named to the squad list.

Impact Kone is set to make an unexpected return to the team sheet Sunday, as he was not supposed to return until the start of May after a long absence on the bench due to ankle surgery, but has now been named to the squad list. The forward will most likely only earn a spot off the bench if he is listed to the team sheet, as the club will not want to rush him back out after such a lengthy absence, only getting a few minutes off the bench late into the match. He should also be expected to remain in that role now that he is healthy, only having started in two of his eight appearances with the club before his injury.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still recovering Kone (ankle) is continuing to recover and is still expected to be sidelined for Almeria, per manager Pepe Mel. "We have to be patient with him. He has not had a normal injury, he...

Impact Kone is at risk of missing the rest of the season as he continues to struggle to return from a knee injury. His last appearance for the side was back in October, starting just twice in eight appearances since his move from Lorient.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes portions of training Kone (ankle) was a partial participant in Tuesday's training session.

Impact The fact that Kone is yet to train in full makes him a long shot to make the squad against Celta Vigo on Friday but perhaps he'll be ready to face Sevilla on March 11 given the extra days to recover. The forward has been out of action since Oct. 6 against Athletico Madrid, a stretch of 17 La Liga contests. Even prior to getting hurt, Kone featured primarily as a substitute option and figures to remain in that role once cleared to play.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training on grass Wednesday Kone (ankle) was viewed back on the training pitch Wednesday, only running in his return to practice ahead of Sunday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Kone is finally back on the training pitch after undergoing ankle surgery in mid-October. However, he was only running on Wednesday, having yet to be upgraded to work with a ball. The forward looks to be getting closer to a return but is still most likely a decent ways away from that day, as he isn't expected to return until sometime in March. He will hope to have a speedy rehabilitation from this point on, as the forward only played in nine matches before encountering the ankle issue.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes ankle surgery Kone (ankle) underwent serious ankle surgery and will be out indefinitely, Almeria announced.

Impact Kone suffered the ankle injury during the international break and will now spend multiple months on the sideline recovering. There's no definite timeline for his return but Kone is reportedly set for up to five months on the sideline due to this ankle issue.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench Saturday Kone registered one shot (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Real Madrid.

Impact Kone made his season debut for the team with an appearance off the bench Saturday, playing in 29 minutes during the loss to Real Madrid. He will look to have success in La Liga this season after scoring seven goals in 37 appearances with Lorient last campaign.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs five-year deal Kone completed a transfer to Almeria from Lorient on Wednesday, signing a five-year contract with his new club.

Impact Kone featured for the French club 15 times in 37 appearances last season, registering seven goals on 31 shots (16 on target), one assist and 15 chances created. After coming off the bench in Lorient's season opener versus PSG, Kone could challenge Lazaro Vinicius for a spot in the starting XI moving forward.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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