Lyon predicted XI v Eintracht Frankfurt: Wilfried Zaha and Gift Orban left out | OneFootball

It is becoming increasingly clear, as the January transfer window approaches, which players do not feature in Olympique Lyonnais’ long-term planning. Wilfried Zaha and Gift Orban have both been left out of Lyon’s match against Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.

Pierre Sage does not have any injuries to contend with as OL prepare to host the Bundesliga side. It means that the Lyon manager has plenty of options, particularly in attack. In what is a crucial encounter, Sage is expected to go with his most trusted front three of Malick Fofana, Alexandre Lacazette, and Rayan Cherki. The likes of Georges Mikautadze, Ernest Nuamah, and Saïd Benrahma will therefore have to settle for places on the bench tonight.

Lyon likely line-up v Eintracht Frankfurt

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

GFFN | Luke Entwistle