Alexandre Lacazette and Saïd Benrahma against Silvan Hefti during Montpellier – OL (Photo by Pascal GUYOT / AFP)
This Saturday, OL make their debut in the Coupe de France against Feignies Aulnoye. Pierre Sage has had a certain turnover with the tenure of Saël Kumbedi, Maxence Caqueret, Tanner Tessmann and Saïd Benrahma.
Pierre Sage quickly stated that he was not taking this first Coupe de France match lightly. Even though the Christmas holidays are in sight, rest will only be for 8 p.m. this Saturday evening. Not before and the OL coach assured that he would be vigilant about attitudes. For this 32nd against the Entente Feignies Aulnoye, the Lyon team experienced a real overhaul compared to the starting eleven last Sunday at the Parc des Princes. In fact, Sage made eight changes, but this large turnover must be qualified since Alexandre Lacazette and Malick Fofana find a starting place. Anything but the usual replacements. However, the approximately 12,000 spectators present in Hainaut this Saturday will not see the OL eleven.
Cherki and Matic on the bench
Even if it was not a duty and an obligation, Pierre Sage took advantage of the opportunity to give playing time to certain players. We are thinking in particular of Saël Kumbedi and Maxence Caqueret who have nothing to put under the tooth for several matches. As announced by the coach, Rémy Descamps is in goal while Abner benefits from Nicolas Tagliafico being rested. The biggest surprise is in the offensive animation. Still in 4-3-3, OL will not be able to rely on Rayan Cherki, their man in form. Number 18 is on the bench and leaves his place to Saïd Benrahma.
The composition of the OL: Descamps – Kumbedi, Mata, Niakhate, Abner – Caqueret, Tessmann, Tolisso – Benrahma, Lacazette (cap.), Fofana
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