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Olympique Lyonnais travel to Istanbul to challenge Fenerbahçe this Thursday (6:45 p.m.). Here is the expected line-up for the Rhone club.
It is with a still incomplete group that theOlympique Lyonnais returns to its continental games this Thursday in Istanbul, where Pierre Sage's team will face Fenerbahçe (kick-off at 6:45 p.m.). An important match for OL, who are looking to regain confidence to launch their 2025 year.
Weakened by the latest results, Pierre Sage is focused on the green rectangle. The OL coach will be without his left back Nicolas Tagliafico, suspended, while Ainsley Maitland-Niles will also be missing. Winter recruit Thiago Almada is not qualified for these last two matches of the regular phase of the Europa League.
OL, lineup vs Fenerbahçe: 2 options available to Sage
With which eleven will OL present themselves in Türkiye? If certain executives are guaranteed to start, like goalkeeper Perri, other important players in the squad could be left to rest. Two options are available to the Lyon technician: line up an eleven close to his typical team, or carry out a notable rotation with a view to the trip to Nantes on Sunday, which is perhaps the most important match of the week since OL are well placed in the Europa League.
The offensive sector will also be scrutinized. Fofana and Cherki are in decline, while Mikautadze took advantage of Lacazette's absence to gain playing time. Will the Lyon captain be revived from the kick-off?
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