Selma Bacha Faces Injury Setback with Lyon and France

Lyon and France national team left-back Selma Bacha is facing a period of recovery after sustaining an ankle injury. The 25-year-old has returned to her club, Lyon, for treatment, impacting her availability for upcoming international matches.

Injury Details and Current Status

Selma Bacha suffered a sprained right ankle, prompting her withdrawal from the French national team camp. Initial observations and subsequent examinations by the Bleues medical staff determined she was unfit to continue. The French Football Federation (FFF) announced her departure on November 25, 2025.

Impact on France’s Squad

Bacha joins a growing list of Lyon players currently sidelined. Teagan Micah, Inès Benyahia, and Wendie Renard are already receiving treatment at Lyon. Féine Belhadj, Korbin Shrader, Ashley Lawrence, and Tabitha Chawinga are also unavailable, though not due to international duty.

Despite Bacha’s absence, France still has 24 players preparing for their upcoming matches against Ireland on March 3 and Poland on March 7 as part of the 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Alice Sombath, Kadidiatou Diani, and Marie-Antoinette Katoto remain available for selection.

Selma Bacha’s Career Highlights

Selma Lena Bacha, born November 9, 2000, in Lyon, France, has established herself as a key player for both Lyon and the French national team. She is versatile, capable of playing as a left-back or left winger. According to her Wikipedia profile, she has made over 100 appearances for Lyon and has earned over 50 caps for France.

Bacha’s accomplishments include winning the 2019 UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship with France and being a runner-up in the 2024 and 2025 UEFA Women’s Nations League. She was a member of the Lyon squad that won the Champions League in 2018, starting in the final, and featured as a substitute in the 2019 final. Archysport highlights her dedication to the club and her ambition to continue making history with Lyon.

In December 2024, Bacha extended her contract with Lyon until 2029, demonstrating her commitment to the club.