Orel Mangala could be OL’s fireman for the run-in | OneFootball

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·16 March 2026

Orel Mangala could be OL’s fireman for the run-in

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After a year out, Orel Mangala returned for Lyon at Le Havre, hinting he could be OL’s fireman for the run-in. Le Progres notes that he delivered a serious display in midfield.

He did not leave the Stade Océane with a win, yet his 72 minutes on the pitch felt like a small personal victory.


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The midfielder faced the microphones after the Ligue 1 match, a scene that had been distant for him.

He said he had waited a long time for this moment, had fought to reach it, and would have preferred to win.

His outing suggested he could play a meaningful role as Lyon enter the season’s sprint finish.

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