Paris FC braced for OL Lyonnes test after 5-0 Première Ligue final defeat | OneFootball

Paris FC return to the Groupama Stadium on Saturday for the second round of the Championnat, facing OL Lyonnes at 13:30, barely three months after a 5-0 defeat to the champions in the Première Ligue final at the same venue. Last week, outsider Fleury were beaten 1-7 at home.

According to L'Équipe, fewer than 7,000 spectators are expected. Sporting director Gaëtane Thiney said they remain clear-eyed about the difference that still exists, and that OL Lyonnes, one of the world’s best sides, drive them to grow.

Sandrine Soubeyrand’s team opened with a 2-0 win over Nantes on Sunday and have added attackers Mariam Toloba, Evelyne Viens and Maeline Mendy, the latter again on loan from OL Lyonnes. They have also lost only twice in the last five meetings with OL Lyonnes. Lyon general manager Vincent Ponsot called PFC smart operators and described this as a serious test to prepare for the Champions League.

The hosts are in buoyant mood after an unusual Friday session featuring rugby drills, inspired by a visit from the XV de France féminin. The national team play New Zealand in Gerland on Saturday night.

Tabitha Chawinga trained with the group, unlike Wendie Renard, but Chawinga is not fit and will also be absent.

Source: L'Équipe

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