This Thursday evening, Olympique Lyonnais begins its campaign in the Europa League with a match against Olympiacos, the reigning champion of this competition. This match at the Groupama Stadium is an opportunity for the Lyon club to redeem itself after a bitter defeat against OM, where they lost 2-3 despite having a numerical advantage for almost the entire match. The coach has revealed the players selected for this duel.
Squad composition for the match
For this crucial match, Olympique Lyonnais has called up a squad of 21 players. Among the notable changes, goalkeeper Anthony Lopes, who was on the bench during the last Ligue 1 match, is not included in the selected squad. However, the offensive players are well represented with the presence of Said Benrahma, Rayan Cherki, Georges Mikautadze, Gift Orban, and Wilfried Zaha.
In defense, Warmed Omari is also included in the squad, providing an additional option to stabilize the backline during this confrontation. The choice of players demonstrates the coach’s intention to build a competitive team capable of remaining solid against a formidable opponent.
The context of the match
This match against Olympiacos is of paramount importance for OL. Following the recent defeat against OM, it is imperative to bounce back and show a better face on the European stage. Olympiacos, bolstered by their recent success in C4, promises to be a formidable opponent, and every point in this competition is essential to fuel Lyon’s European ambitions.
The players will thus be under pressure to deliver a performance worthy of their reputation and to showcase their individual and collective talents. Supporters are eagerly awaiting to see if the team will manage to stand out in this decisive match.
The match will take place at Groupama Stadium at 9 PM, and all eyes will be focused on the actions of the players who will hopefully deliver some beautiful football.
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