Lyon predicted XI v Angers: Gift Orban left out, Wilfried Zaha returns | OneFootball

Given the sheer density of this Olympique Lyonnais squad, there is always at least one big player that is omitted from the matchday squad. Once again, that player is Gift Orban. The centre-forward’s repeated omissions certainly hint at a lack of a future at Lyon.

Said Benraham also misses out this week, but not due to Sage’s choice, but rather due to injury. The Algerian will return to the squad to face Eintracht Frankfurt in mid-week. In his absence, it will be Rayan Cherki who will start and will assume the goal-creation responsibilities within this team. Wilfried Zaha, also a frequent absentee from the matchday squads, has been included, although he is not expected to start, with Malick Fofana firmly the No.1 pick on the left wing.

Lyon likely line-up v Angers

Lucas Perri; Nicolas Tagliafico, Moussa Niakhaté, Duje Caleta-Car, Ainsley Maitland-Niles; Corentin Tolisso, Nemanja Matic, Jordan Veretout; Malick Fofana, Alexandre Lacazette, Rayan Cherki. (L’Éq)

GFFN | Luke Entwistle