Olympique Lyonnais will have to do without two of their leaders in the Europa League quarter-final second leg against West Ham. Peter Bosz has composed an unprecedented group of 22 players.
This Thursday evening (9 p.m.), Olympique Lyonnais receives West Ham in the quarter-final second leg of the Europa League on its lawn at Groupama Stadium, with many executives absent. Peter Bosz had to compose an unprecedented group of 22 players.
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Lopes finally forfeited
Anthony Lopes is forfeited for this meeting. Touched this weekend against Strasbourg, the Portuguese goalkeeper will not be able to hold his rank this Thursday in the Europa League. Julian Pollersbeck, usual number two, should start the meeting. The young Kayne Bonnevie and Malcolm Barcola are also summoned.
In defense, everyone is there, or almost. Jérôme Boateng and Jason Denayer, sometimes injured, sometimes sidelined in recent weeks, resume their places in the group. Only Sinaly Diomandé, now injured for a long time, is not available.
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Returns and a surprise absence
In midfield, the bad news of the day is called Lucas Paqueta. Spared in training on Wednesday, the Brazilian magician is finally forfeited for the reception of the Hammers on Thursday. An absence which is added to that of Maxence Caqueret, all the same on the way back. Long uncertain, Tanguy Ndombélé and Houssem Aouar finally hold their ranks. Young Habib Keita is also making his comeback.
In attack, Peter Bosz should be able to count on all his forces present. Decisive in the first leg, Tetê, who arrived in early April, is present, as are executives Karl Toko Ekambi and Moussa Dembélé. Young Bradley Barcola called again. Only Rayan Cherki is missing among the attackers.
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