Lyon will face Le Havre with a depleted squad due to injuries and a suspension.
Lyon’s Starting XI Against Le Havre
Paulo Fonseca is having to deal with a full treatment room including Kluivert, Maitland-Niles, Kamara, Nuamah, Fofana, Moreira and Sulc. Clinton Mata is also suspended.
Despite these issues, Fonseca is looking to bring fresh energy to the team for the match against Le Havre.
Rémi Descamps is expected to start in goal. A three-man defence is likely to be used, built around Moussa Niakhaté, with Nicolas Tagliafico on the left. Tanner Tessmann will drop into defence.
Hans Hateboer and Abner are expected to feature on the flanks. Orel Mangala is in the starting lineup, as confirmed by the coach on Saturday.
Lyon’s Formation and Strategy
Lyon are expected to adopt a 5-3-2 formation. This setup includes Descamps, Hateboer, and Mangala.
Fonseca is aiming to find a way to overcome the absence of several key players and the suspension of Clinton Mata.
The coach hopes to inject some fresh impetus into the team this Sunday afternoon.
The match against Le Havre kicks off at 17:15.