However, he was dropped to the substitute bench on two occasions, as well as, his own injury concern. He was later sent–off for a second bookable offence, in a 4–3 loss against Swindon Town on 27 January 2018. Later in the 2017–18 season, Bakayogo suffered a calf injury, which he sustained during a 2–1 loss against Coventry City on 17 March 2018.
However, he was relegated to the substitute bench on two occasions, as well as, his own health issue. He was subsequently ejected for a second punishable offense, in a 4–3 loss against Swindon Town on 27 January 2018. Later in the 2017–18 season, Bakayogo suffered a calf injury, which he sustained during a 2–1 loss against Coventry City on 17 March 2018.