Paulo Fonseca has options as Lyon host Rennes on Saturday | OneFootball

Olympique Lyonnais host Rennes at 20:45 on Saturday, matchday five in Ligue 1. Lyon sit fourth on eight points, Rennes are third on 10. Fonseca’s side arrive off a 2-1 Europa League win at Anderlecht.

According to Le Progres, only Nicolas Tagliafico is out with a muscular problem, leaving Paulo Fonseca with the rest of his options.

The coach has kept his plans under wraps, noting that the substitutes at Anderlecht produced positive answers. He will factor in fitness and says it is logical to make changes for fresher legs, and he will tailor strategy to the opponent.

He expects tricky selections, calling Rennes difficult to disrupt defensively and very vertical, while praising their head coach. He avoided tactical specifics, including talk of a diamond, and will focus on the best way to unsettle them within Lyon’s possibilities.

This will be the 108th top-flight meeting between the clubs. Lyon have reshaped almost their entire forward line, with Ernest having played little last season. There are interesting attacking options, but the plan will require careful thought and some imagination to unpick Rennes.

Source: Le Progres

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