Football fanatics, get ready! The highly anticipated clash between Utrecht and Lyon is almost here, and the stakes are high. But who will emerge victorious? Let's dive into the details.
Lyon's Lineup Woes: Tolisso Suspended!
Olympique Lyonnais will be without their captain, Corentin Tolisso, for their UEFA Europa League campaign opener against FC Utrecht. Tolisso is serving a suspension after a red card incident against Manchester United last season. This is a significant blow to Lyon's midfield.
Other Absences for Lyon
Adding to Lyon's challenges, Abner and Ernest Nuamah will also be absent from the match. However, Tyler Morton returns after serving his own suspension and is expected to partner Tanner Tessmann in the midfield.
Predicted Lyon Starting XI
Despite the absences, Lyon still boasts a talented squad. Here's the likely lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Dominik Greif (keeping his place due to Rémy Descamps' injury)
- Defenders: Nicolás Tagliafico, Moussa Niakhaté, Clinton Mata, Ruben Kluivert (potentially favored over Ainsley Maitland-Niles)
- Midfielders: Tyler Morton, Tanner Tessmann
- Forwards: Malick Fofana, Pavel Sulc, Adam Karabec, Martin Satriano
Will this lineup be enough to secure a win against Utrecht? Only time will tell. Stay tuned for the final score and match analysis!