It is with a still very reduced workforce that theOlympique Lyonnais will challenge FC Nantes this Sunday evening, at the end of the 14th day of Ligue 1, at Groupama Stadium (kick-off at 8:45 p.m.).
“We have players unavailable: Malick and Ernest. They should be there at the end of January. Orel is an option, he is not ready to play a lot of time, we will see if we have the possibility of playing him. He is an important player for us in the future. Clinton is not ready to play, explained Paulo Fonseca. Orel can bring experience, he makes good decisions with a lot of mobility. He’s started now, but I’ve already seen a lot of positive things he’s done in the last few weeks. »
Beyond the choice of the players, that of the system is also important. OL should still opt for a five-man defense.
“I looked at the other teams, this structure was positive to have the opportunity to press well and we did it well. It is also the possibility of having strong players in the first phase of construction. We have the possibility of putting five players on the defensive line. I really like this structure, it’s a possibility, but every match is different. We can have this initial structure but attack with the same players. Yes, it’s also to prepare for the CAN. With the absence of Clinton, I thought of alternatives, and in the future with the CAN, the absence of Moussa. When we have the opportunity to press high, we don’t have many moments where we have to defend. Tanner is a player who can play in this system. »
OL vs Nantes lineup: Fonseca again opts for 3-4-3
OL should therefore present themselves in their 3-4-3 pattern with Tessmann still shifted in defense alongside Niakhaté and Tagliafico, in front of the inevitable Greif, who will hold his place in the goals.
Hateboer and Abner are expected in piston roles, alongside midfielders De Carvalho and Morton. Finally, up front, Fonseca should maintain his confidence in Satriano, despite the lack of success of the former Lensois. Sulc and captain Tolisso – author of a hat-trick on Thursday – are expected to support him at the forefront.
The expected composition for Lyon : Greif – Tessmann, Niakhaté, Tagliafico – Hateboer, De Carvalho, Morton, Abner – Sulc, Satriano, Tolisso (c).
