Cheikh Diabaté’s return to training is indeed a major boost for Girondins de Bordeaux as they prepare for the new season. After spending weeks in a Lyon clinic recovering from a knee injury, the Malian striker is now back at the Domaine de Lucchin, reconnecting with his teammates.
Diabaté has had a rough stretch with recurring injuries, particularly the knee issue that cut his previous season short. His absence was felt on the pitch, given his importance as a physical and goal-scoring presence up front.
Now under the supervision of new head coach Willy Sagnol, Diabaté will follow a customized recovery program before fully reintegrating into full-team training. This step-by-step reintegration is crucial for ensuring he doesn’t suffer a relapse.
If he returns to full fitness, Diabaté could again be a key figure in Bordeaux’s attack. His aerial ability and clinical finishing have often made him a difference-maker in Ligue 1 when healthy.
