Fonseca confirms Fofana will be available for Fenerbahçe second leg

Paulo Fonseca has reassured Lyon fans that Malick Fofana will remain at the club for the crucial second-leg match against Fenerbahçe on August 26. Speaking to Canal+, the Portuguese manager was emphatic: «According to the information I have, yes, we will have the same players for the second match».

Fonseca's statement effectively closes the door on speculation about a potential exit for the French winger, who has attracted interest from AS Roma and other major European clubs in recent days. The coach stressed the importance of keeping the squad intact: «All players are important, but it's even more important to have all of them for the next match».

Lyon faces elimination from the Champions League play-off after the goalless draw in the first leg against the Turkish side. Retaining key players like Fofana is crucial for the Ligue 1 outfit's hopes of securing passage to Europe's elite competition.