samsunspor’s recent UEFA Conference League match against Dynamo Kyiv took a somber turn with the news of a notable injury to French winger Tanguy Coulibaly. The club confirmed that Coulibaly sustained a third-degree tear to the lateral ligament in his left knee during the intense European fixture.
Left Knee Ligament Damage Confirmed
The club released a statement detailing the extent of the injury. Following examinations and imaging studies, it was definitively diagnosed as a third-degree tear of the lateral ligament. Treatment for the French international has already commenced, with the club prioritizing his recovery.
Coulibaly’s Season So Far
Coulibaly, who joined Samsunspor from French side Montpellier for a reported fee of €600,000 during the summer transfer window, had become a regular fixture in the team’s European campaign.He started in both of Samsunspor’s UEFA Conference League matches and has featured in five domestic league games this season. This injury represents a significant setback for both the player and his team.
HEALTH REPORT
Our player Tanguy coulibaly was injured in his left knee in the UEFA Europa Conference League match against FC Dynamo Kyiv last night.
As a result of the examination and imaging studies,our player’s left knee inner collateral ligament (Medial Collateral Ligament)… pic.twitter.com/j95uxz0eyE
– Samsunspor 🇹🇷 (@Samsunspor) October 24, 2025
The severity of a third-degree tear means Coulibaly will likely face a lengthy spell on the sidelines, a blow that will test Samsunspor’s squad depth. While the club has shown promise in the Conference League, losing a key attacking player like Coulibaly will undoubtedly present a challenge. Fans will be hoping for a swift and full recovery for the winger, who had begun to make his mark in Turkish football.
