Metz-OL: The probable lineups

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By: Manu Tournoux

Metz-OL: The probable lineups

Irresistible for several weeks, Olympique Lyonnais hopes to confirm this Friday on the pitch at FC Metz.

Olympique Lyonnais comes back to life. In agony during the fall, the Gones completely revived at the start of the year. Consequence in particular of the recruitment carried out during the transfer window.

Still in contention in the Coupe de France, OL remain on four consecutive victories and are back at the gates of the Top 10 in Ligue 1. And Pierre Sage’s men have the opportunity to follow up again thanks to a trip to Metz, lantern red of the championship.

To do this, Lyon should be able to recruit several of its winter recruits since Orel Mangala, Nemanja Matic and Saïd Benrahma are expected to start, as is Ernest Nuamah.

The probable composition of OL

Lopes – Mata, O’Brien, Caleta-Car, Maitland-Niles – Caqueret, Matic, Mangala – Nuamah, Lacazette, Benrahma.

The probable composition of Metz

Oukidja – Van den Kerkhof, Sané, Traoré, Hérelle, Udol – Nduquidi, Camara, Jean Jacques – Mikautadze, Lamkel Zé.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu 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, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.