Alexandre Lacazette striker during OL – Strasbourg. (Photo by Olivier Chassignole / AFP)
In Auxerre, Paulo Fonseca chooses to make changes compared to the 11 holders against Manchester United. We will see in particular at work the pair Georges Mikautadze – Alexandre Lacazette.
Forced by the double confrontation against Manchester United in the quarterfinals of the Europa League, Paulo Fonseca must make changes. Wanting to preserve his troops with a view to the duel next Thursday in Old Trafford, the Portuguese, for example, had the desire to relaunch Alexandre Lacazette. In the 11th, the second best in OL history will be associated with Georges Micautade in Auxerre (8:45 p.m.). It is only the third time this season that they will start a match by being associated.
The two men will hold out in a point, with two lines of four behind them. On the first, we will find Rayan Cherki and thiago Almada In the corridors, on paper. Left on the bench against Red DevilsNemanja Matic Join the starting team. He will evolve alongside Corentin Tolisso in an experienced midfield.
-An almost completely reshaped defense
In defense, the Rhodanian coach has largely turned. The side already will not be Maitland-Niles and Nicolas Tagliaficomore saël To the blank et Abner. In the axis, return of Duje Clear-car In place of Clinton Eye. Only Moussa Niakhaté retains his post, like of course the goalkeeper, Lucas Perri.
Remember that in the event of success against AJA, Olympique Lyonnais would climb to fourth row. Currently seventh, he has the opportunity to return to a length of the podium. But facing him, the Burgundians intend to continue their series of four parts without setbacks.
The composition of OL in Auxerre: Perri – Kumbedi, Caleta -Car, Niakhaté, Abner – Cherki, Matic, Tolosso, Almada – Lacazette (C), Mikautadze.
