Lyon-fcsb, compos: 3 huge surprises in the 11 Lyonnais

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Paulo Fonseca fired without compensation?

Olympique Lyonnais welcomes the FCSB in the round of 16 return from the Europa League, this Thursday (9 p.m.). Here is the expected composition for OL.

What if this 2024-25 season was the good vintage for French football? Without reaching the European altitudes of the prestigious Champions League, theOlympique Lyonnais hopes to trace his destiny. A week after its success in Bucharest (3-1), the Paulo Fonseca team is due to finish work this Thursday evening (kick-off at 9 p.m.).

This eighth final return from the Europa League will be special for Paulo Fonseca. Suspended nine months for his blood stroke against referee Benoît Millot during Lyon-Brest (2-1), the Portuguese technician will be able to regain his bench in the European Cup. And once again, his choices will be watched.

A rotation for this second round

After its fairly clear victory in Romania, OL has a fairly comfortable margin for qualification. “We have a difficult match but it's still a match that we have to winsaid Fonseca.
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A rotation is therefore expected at the heart of this loaded calendar. Some frames could be left at rest for this second round, like Alexandre Lacazette, Corentin Tolisso or even Rayan Cherki. On the other hand, Lucas Perri, considered “the best goalkeeper in the world” by his coach, is expected in Lyon goals.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.