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Nicolás Tagliafico Exits Lyon’s Europa League Match With Right-Ankle Injury

Medical tests in France on Friday will determine the severity, with his availability for Lyon’s next game in doubt.

Overview

  • The injury occurred around the 17th minute when Young Boys defender Gregory Wüthrich fell onto his leg as Tagliafico attempted a clearance in the area.
  • He continued briefly but was substituted at halftime for Orel Mangala after receiving treatment for pain in his right ankle.
  • Post-match, he was seen leaving with a protective boot on the injured foot, and the club arranged imaging to evaluate the issue.
  • Head coach Paulo Fonseca said it will be very difficult to have him for the next match, and no formal diagnosis had been announced at the time of reporting.
  • Lyon won 1–0 through an Ainsley Maitland-Niles goal, while the setback adds concern for Argentina’s preparations for 2026 following a recent dangerous neck challenge on Tagliafico and injuries to players such as Giovani Lo Celso.