Lyon will face Le Havre with a severely depleted squad. Paulo Fonseca is dealing with a full injury list including Kluivert, Maitland-Niles, Kamara, Nuamah, Fofana, Moreira and Sulc. Clinton Mata is also suspended.
Lyon’s Revised Formation Against Le Havre
Despite the absentees, Paulo Fonseca is looking to inject fresh energy into the team for the match against Le Havre. The match is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Rémi Descamps is expected to start in goal. A three-man defence is likely to be deployed, featuring Moussa Niakhaté, Nicolas Tagliafico, and Tanner Tessmann.
Hans Hateboer and Abner are expected to take up positions on the flanks. Orel Mangala is set to start in midfield, as confirmed by the coach during Saturday’s press conference.
Key Players in Defence and Midfield
Tanner Tessmann is expected to drop into defence for this match. Orel Mangala’s inclusion in midfield was confirmed ahead of the game.
Lyon will be hoping that the revised line-up can overcome the challenges posed by the numerous absences.
The coach hopes the changes will bring a different dynamic to the team. They will need to adapt quickly to secure a positive result.