Pierre Sage in discussions with Clinton Mata during PSG – OL (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
After a Coupe de France match with turnover, Pierre Sage should logically return to a typical formation against Montpellier. OL should play 4-2-3-1 against a team in crisis.
Before the holidays and the Coupe de France, Pierre Sage had challenged his players. Faced with the risk of a possible relaxation against Feignies Aulnoyethe coach of theOL had brandished the carrot of a match which can count towards a place in the eleven against Montpellier. Looking at the face shown by the Lyonnais in this 32nd final, we cannot necessarily say that players scored points to sow doubt.
There is George Mikautadze who has scored again and who is pressing behind Alexandre Lacazettebut aside from that, it's difficult to bring out any real individuality from this trip to Valenciennes. Even Said Benrahmadoubly decisive, was not necessarily flamboyant in the game. Logic therefore dictates that after a big turnover before the holidays, Pierre Sage returns to a little more classic against Montpellierthis Saturday (9 p.m.).
Abner in place of Tagliafico
Faced with training in the midst of a crisis, the objective will be to quickly take shelter so as not to experience disillusionment. Can the 4-2-3-1 system allow it? This should in any case serve Lyon's interests with a primarily offensive face at Parc OL. With the suspension of Nicolas Tagliafico, Abner is ultimately the one who is certain to be present on the pitch at kick-off. There are many others in the same situation, but the Brazilian remains the only alternative on the left of the defense. To get 2025 off to a good start, OL must not take this match against the bottom of Ligue 1 lightly.
The likely composition of the OL: Perri – Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhaté, Abner – Tolisso, Matic – Nuamah, Cherki, Fofana – Lacazette
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