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Available for Lyon clash Baidoo (thigh) is available to play after recovering from the injury that had kept him sidelined since preseason, according to coach Yannick Cahuzac, per Lensois. "We've got Baidoo...

Impact Baidoo's clearance represents a major step after the thigh injury suffered during a preseason friendly against Charleroi initially left him facing around three months on the sidelines. The defender is now in contention for Friday's clash against Lyon after returning to training, though his lengthy absence could lead Lens to manage his minutes initially. His return also provides manager Yannick Cahuzac with another option in central defense.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Baidoo (thigh) was present at Lens' training session Wednesday as he continues his recovery from a thigh injury, according to Lensois.

Impact Baidoo's return to the training pitch represents a significant step in his recovery after initially being expected to miss around three months with the thigh injury suffered during a preseason friendly against Charleroi. The defender has been sidelined since then and will likely need time to rebuild his fitness before being considered for competitive action. His involvement Wednesday nevertheless suggests he is progressing toward a return to the squad.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out three months Baidoo (thigh) suffered a thigh injury after pulling up during a sprint in Saturday's friendly against Charleroi and will be out for around three months, according to L'Equipe.

Impact Baidoo had just returned from injury in recent weeks before this latest setback, needing help from the medical staff to leave the pitch before subsequent tests confirmed the thigh damage. The defender's season was already disrupted last year by a hamstring issue suffered in late January that kept him out for weeks, and just as he found his footing again with six straight appearances, the other hamstring gave out against PSG to end his campaign early, causing him to miss the final league match and the Coupe de France final. Coach Dino Toppmoller called it another significant blow, losing a key piece of his backline for an extended stretch. Baidoo is expected to begin a lengthy recovery process as Lens continues its preseason preparations.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

New hamstring blow in friendly Baidoo finished Saturday's unofficial match versus Charleroi with pain in his previously injured hamstring, Herve Penot of L'Equipe reports.

Impact Baidoo has seen some action during the offseason after being limited by a muscular issue over the final stretch of the previous season. However, the discomfort appears to be returning, so the defender might have to rest more time to avoid a significant setback. His absence would be bad news for a Lens side that relies on a back-three system, with Matthieu Udol and Pierre Ganiou carrying increased responsibilities if Baidoo heads to the sidelines.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Baidoo's header gives Lens 2-1 win over Paris FC in French league

Samson Baidoo has scored the winner to give Lens a 2-1 victory over Paris FC

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press