Auxerre’s team is in a difficult situation as it approaches its next match against Olympique Lyonnais, despite a series of four matches without defeat. Several key players are declared unavailable, significantly obstructing coach Christophe Pellissier’s tactical options. The absences of Hamed Junior Traoré, Gabriel Osho and Elisha Owusu, the latter being suspended anyway, weaken the system. Initially, Clement Akpa was eventually included in the group, while young Danish Kevin made his return to strengthen the midfield, an area that required reinforcement.

In addition to the difficulties encountered by the AJA, Olympique Lyonnais presents itself with its own challenges. The Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca deplores the unavailability of Malick Fofana, Ernest Nuamah and Enzo Molebe, thus limiting the available offensive solutions. Arriving in the Yonne on Saturday, OL nevertheless aim to find a place in the top 4 of the championship after this day.

The group called by Auxerre to confront OL bears witness to this complex situation, including Léon, De Percin, Adicéam, Hoever, Joly, Diomandé, Jubal, Muzungu, Mensah, Oppegard, Perrin, Dioussé, Danois, Maddy, Matondo, Cissé, Onaiwu, Ayé, Sinayoko and Bair. The absence of several major elements suggests a difficult match for the AJA against an OL determined to achieve its goals.