02.11.2018 15:22 h

Fekir back for Lyon ahead of Bordeaux visit

Lyon captain Nabil Fekir will return for Saturday's French league game at home to Bordeaux following a month out with an ankle injury, coach Bruno Genesio said on Friday.

The France international, who scored a career-best 18 goals in Ligue 1 last season, twisted his ankle during a 5-0 defeat by leaders Paris Saint-Germain on October 7.

Fekir resumed full training on Tuesday, although Genesio declined to say whether Fekir would start this weekend with Lyon also due to host Hoffenheim next week in a crucial Champions League tie.

"We'll see. The most important thing is that he's ready to play," said Genesio.

"He's our captain and one of our most technical players. How much will he play? The nature of the match will decide that.

"We also have another match on Wednesday and that needs to be taken into account."

Ivorian forward Maxwel Cornet, hurt on international duty last month, is also expected to return.