Régis Le Bris was satisfied this Thursday to now have a truly attacking offensive line. “At the moment, we have Mo (Bamba) who is doing very, very well, Junior (Kroupi) who is doing well. I see Bamba (Dieng) in training who is doing well too, knowing that Tosin who is capable of playing in these positions, is building some confidence too. This tells us that if one does not find the solution, it can allow others to appear, to ensure continuity on a collective level and to avoid the whole dropping out.”
Also, before receiving a Lyon (11th with 28 points) in full recovery but beaten 3-0 by Lens during the 24th day, the Merlus coach assured: “We have arguments to make at Moustoir against a opponent of this caliber… We are returning to a positive dynamic, similar to that of Lyon which is in the process of regaining its standing with a series of good matches and points collected.
The coach also clarified: “At times, it could resemble what Nantes offered us. With their 4-1-4-1, the Lyonnais close a lot inside. However, at other times, they will also have the ability to destabilize us, to take the ball for long sequences. It will therefore be more varied and diverse than the problem that we were unable to resolve against Nantes. »
2 The probable compositions
Even if he missed two sessions, Bamba will be at the forefront of the attack of FC Lorient which should renew a starting eleven quite close to the one which defeated Rennes. The main uncertainty concerns the possible return of Louza to the heart of the game while Bakayoko was valuable on Sunday at Roazhon Park.
Lyon without Lacazette!
On the Lyon side, Lacazette was the soap opera of the week. Announced as a starter against Lens (0-3), the former international striker, victim of a blow during the previous meeting, ultimately did not play. He was highly hoped for against Lorient. He obviously did not embark with Les Gones for Brittany. Two other uncertainties remained on Friday evening concerning Tagliafico (foot injury) and Mangala (illness) who therefore remained (slightly) uncertain.
FC LORIENT : Mvogo – Adjei, Report, Toure – Katseris, Abergel (cap.), Louza, Le Bris – Kari, Ponceau – Bamba.
Substitutes: Gomis – Kalulu, F. Mendy, Yongwa, Bakayoko, Bouanani, Kroupi, Tosin, Dieng.
Absent: Talbi (clavicle), B. Mendy (thigh), Silva (knee), Boisgard (foot), Innocent (thigh), Mouyokolo and Makengo (choice).
Coach: Régis Le Bris.
OLYMPIC LYONNAIS : Lopes – Mata, O’Brien, Caleta-Car, Tagliafico – Matic – Nuamah Caqueret (cap), Mangala ou Tolisso, Benrahma – Orban,
Substitutes (to choose from): Perri, Bengui – Kumbedi, Adryelson, Henrique, Lovren, Akoukou, Tolisso or Mangala, Fofana, Cherki, Baldé.
Coach: Pierre Sage.
Referee: Mathieu Paint.
3 Where and how to watch the match?
Lorient – Lyon kicks off at 5 p.m. this Saturday, March 9. The meeting will be broadcast in full on the Prime Video platform, which requires a subscription. It is also possible to follow the match live with commentary on our website.
2024-03-08 20:07:02
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