Lyon predicted XI v Marseille: Rayan Cherki, Corentin Tolisso and Dejan Lovren to drop to bench | OneFootball

Rayan Cherki, Corentin Tolisso and Dejan Lovren look set to drop to the bench as Olympique de Marseille prepare to face Olympique Lyonnais in the Choc des Olympiques on Sunday evening.

Since taking charge, Pierre Sage has often fielded the aforementioned trio. However, in a bad to stave off relegation, Lyon invested heavily in January, leaving them with plenty of options, which will allow Sage to tinker with his selection, as well as the shape of his team.

Gift Orban looks set to make his first start for OL, as does Nemanja Matić. who completed his move from Stade Rennais late in the transfer window. Orel Mangala and Saïd Benrahma also completed deadline day moves to Les Gones, but neither were registered in time to face Marseille.

Lyon likely lineup v Marseille

Anthony Lopes; Duje Caleta-Car, Jake O’Brien, Clinton Mata; Nicolas Tagliafico, Nemanja Matić, Maxence Caqueret, Ainsley Maitland-Niles; Gift Orban, Alexandre Lacazette, Ernest Nuamah. (L’Éq)

GFFN | Luke Entwistle