Lyon and Lille face each other this Sunday evening, at the end of the 13th day of Ligue 1 (8:45 p.m.). Here is the expected line-up for the Rhone club.
Two weeks after finally unlocking its victory counter, Olympique Lyonnais will try to continue this Sunday evening. The Rhone club challenges Lille for an enticing display at the end of the 13th day of Ligue 1 (8:45 p.m.). And once again, Fabio Grosso’s choices will be watched.
The Italian technician never ceases to surprise in his choices. “I have said it from the start that I count on all the players during a match. Because I’m going to have to use them all. Everyone is going to be important at some point during the season. In the end, those who play a little less are very important to complete the team and not lower its level. In difficulty, it’s even more complicated to make decisions”he explained at a press conference.
What about Alexandre Lacazette? The latter was on the bench against Rennes, but he could make his return to the eleven, even if Grosso sent a clear message. “ He is above the overall level of the team, everyone sees that. But sometimes he has trouble keeping up with all the training sessions. He can and he must increase his intensity a little, I have already told him. When he starts, it’s difficult for me to take him out because he has the quality to go for something until the end, but he drops a little at the end physically. In Rennes, when he came on, he showed a superb state of mind. I almost brought him in even in the first half, when we went 11 against 10, but it was difficult“.
The other surprise concerns Rayan Cherki, whom Grosso has managed with carrot and stick since his arrival. Lopes will hold his place, Lepenant is injured, Tolisso is doubtful and Tagliafico is suspended. OL will therefore approach this match with a still largely reworked eleven.
