Lyon Prepares for Crucial UEFA Champions League Clash Against Fenerbahçe
Having drawn against Turkiye last week with a score of 1-1, Olympique Lyonnais aims to secure their place in the UEFA Champions League group stage as they host Fenerbahçe on Wednesday night. Coach Paulo Fonseca has almost a full-strength squad ready for the important match.
Khalis Merah is the only player sidelined due to injury, while Julien Duranville is excluded from the squad for sporting reasons at the discretion of the Portuguese manager. Lyon is not expected to implement significant changes in their lineup for this fixture. Lois Openda will once again spearhead the attack, with Malick Fofana and Ernest Nuamah anticipated to start on the wings.
Corentin Tolisso will take on the role of captain in midfield, joining Tyler Morton and Tanner Tessmann in the center. Defensively, Ruben Kluivert is expected to partner with Moussa Niakhaté at center-back.
Lyon likely line-up v Fenerbahce
Dominik Greif; Abner, Moussa Niakhaté, Ruben Kluivert, Ainsley Maitland-Niles; Corentin Tolisso, Tyler Morton, Tanner Tessmann; Malick Fofana, Lois Openda, Ernest Nuamah. (L’Éq)
Having drawn in Turkiye last week (1-1), Olympique Lyonnais will look to secure their qualification for the UEFA Champions League proper when they welcome Fenerbahçe on Wednesday night. Paulo Fonseca has an almost full-strength side at his disposal for the fixture.
Khalis Merah is the only injury-related absence for Lyon. Julien Duranville is an absentee from the squad, although this is a purely sporting decision made by the Portuguese manager. OL are not expected to make big changes for the encounter. Lois Openda will once again lead the line, whilst Malick Fofana and Ernest Nuamah are expected to start on the wings.
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Corentin Tolisso will captain the side in midfield, and he will feature alongside Tyler Morton and Tanner Tessmann. It is expected to be Ruben Kluivert who partners Moussa Niakhaté at centre-back.
Lyon likely line-up v Fenerbahce
Dominik Greif; Abner, Moussa Niakhaté, Ruben Kluivert, Ainsley Maitland-Niles; Corentin Tolisso, Tyler Morton, Tanner Tessmann; Malick Fofana, Lois Openda, Ernest Nuamah. (L’Éq)
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