In the run-up to the Europa League quarter-final return match between Olympique Lyonnais and Manchester United, an encouraging piece of information brightens the atmosphere: Malick Fofana has found the ground for a collective training session. Following a knee injury contracted last March in a match with the Belgian selection, the winger was forced to stop for several weeks, depriving the team of a precious element.

The absence of this young 21-year-old talent has undeniably weighed on the Lyon offensive sector, particularly during the game going to Lyon, where the two teams neutralized (2-2). His return, announced this Tuesday morning by Olympique Lyonnais via its social networks, is seen as a major asset for the further competition.

This long-awaited return brings renewed hope and dynamism to the team before the trip to Old Trafford. The presence of Malick Fofana, together with other key elements, promises to inject new energy into the perspective of this crucial game.