Brentford striker Yoane Wissa is set to appear in a French court this week as a witness in a case against a woman accused of attacking him with acid.

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The trial, which started in Lorient on Tuesday, will last four days, with Wissa attending for two of them.

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The suspect, identified as Laetitia P., is accused of throwing acid on Wissa’s face and trying to kidnap his baby daughter in 2021.

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She is facing charges of attempted murder and kidnapping, which could lead to a 30-year prison sentence if found guilty.

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Laetitia P. is also accused of attacking another woman in Vannes the next day and taking her baby.

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The 28-year-old footballer needed urgent facial surgery after the attack, and doctors initially feared he might lose his sight.

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The incident took place just a month before Wissa’s transfer to Brentford. His lawyer, Karim Morand-Lahouazi, stated, "Yoane continues to experience the lasting effects of this traumatic attack and attempted kidnapping."

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Wissa's football career continues to attract attention, with ongoing transfer rumors. Nottingham Forest recently made a £22 million offer for him, but Brentford turned it down.

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Even with questions about his future, Wissa recently made history at Brentford by becoming the club’s top scorer in the Premier League after scoring in their 2-2 draw with Manchester City.

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