Lyon's Predicted XI Upset Angers, Malick Fofana Missing
Malick Fofana out, Afonso Moreira starts, Lyon’s lineup looks sharp as they prepare for a tough road game against Angers.
The French giants of Olympique Lyonnais have announced their predicted starting lineup for Sunday’s clash with SCO Angers at Stade Raymond Kopa. Paulo Fonseca’s side is set to feature a quartet led by endright defender Endrick, who will look to lead Les Gones against the odds. Malick Fofana, the club’s talismanic midfielder, has been ruled out for two weeks due to an injury sustained during the international break.
The 24-year-old had already missed a significant portion of his season following surgery on his left ankle earlier this year. However, there is good news for Fonseca and company as they prepare to face Angers. Endrick will be back in contention after recovering from his latest setback.
Fofana’s absence means that French talent Afonso Moreira will start the game on the right wing for Les Gones. Corentin Tolisso, who has been playing alongside Endrick at centre-back, is expected to take up the No. 10 spot.
Lyon's starting lineup includes Dominik Greif as the goalkeeper, Abner in defence, Moussa Niakhaté and Clinton Mata on the wings, and Ainsley Maitland-Niles as a forward. In midfield, Pavel Sulc will lead the line alongside Corentin Tolisso. Fans of both teams can look forward to an exciting weekend of football at Stade Raymond Kopa with one side likely to come out victorious over the other.