The time is serious for Olympique Lyonnais. At the end of the season, the Gones have no other alternative than victory to hope to snatch a European place. Opposed to Angers this Saturday evening, the men of Paulo Fonseca play their continental future. And for this crucial meeting, the Portuguese coach surprised everyone with an unexpected starting composition, marked by an outdoor sidelining of meaning.
The strong choice of Fonseca concerns the midfielder, where the American Tanner Tessmann was preferred to Corentin Tolisso. Captain of Lyon, although restored by his injury, will start the meeting on the bench. A clear message sent by the coach, who relies on the freshness and physical impact of the young American alongside Nemanja Matic. The trident is completed by Thiago Almada, positioned as a playmaker, in a role of free creator.
Fonseca puts on an audacious eleven to snatch Europe
In front, Fonseca maintains his confidence in the Fofana-Cherki-Lacazette triplet. The latter, in search of a 200th goal in the Lyon colors, could well play his last match with OL. The French striker was preferred to Mikautadze, more in legs recently, but less experienced. It is a bet on the experience and leadership of “General Lacazette” to guide his own in this pivotal moment.
Last chance for Europe: Fonseca plays its va-all!
In defense, Clinton Mata Package, it is Caleta-Car who is associated with Niakhaté in the axis. Tagliafico and Maitland-Niles are renewed on the sides. The young Barisic Téo is on the bench to overcome any defensive emergencies. In the cages, Lucas Perri retains his place without surprise.
Fonseca decided. Through his strong choices, he puts on profiles capable of making the difference in a high -voltage match. To hang Europe, Lyon will imperatively have to win … and hope for missteps. The dream is thin, but still alive.
