By Sally Romeo 
Graham Potter has confirmed that Stade Rennais defender Wesley Fofana will be out for a few weeks due to an injury setback. The 21-year-old French defender has been a key player for the Ligue 1 side this season, making 21 appearances in all competitions.
Fofana’s absence will be a blow to Stade Rennais, who are currently fifth in the Ligue 1 table and fighting for a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. The team has relied on Fofana’s solid defensive performances to help keep clean sheets and secure points.
Potter confirmed the news in a press conference, stating that Fofana had suffered a “minor injury” and would be out for a “couple of weeks.” He added that the team would “miss his presence” but would have to “deal with it” and find a way to compensate for his absence.
This is not the first time Fofana has been sidelined with an injury this season. The young defender missed a few games earlier in the campaign due to a muscle issue. However, he was able to make a quick recovery and return to action, helping Stade Rennais to some strong results.
It remains to be seen how long Fofana will be out for this time and whether he will be able to make a similar speedy recovery. In the meantime, Stade Rennais will have to find a way to cope without him and try to maintain their push for a top-four finish in Ligue 1.