Olympique Lyonnais confirmed its participation in the Europa League league phase for next season, ranking in the second hat of the draw. With an UEFA index of 43.750, the club in the Rhône-Alpes region is positioned below the teams considered to be favourites. This qualification offers OL the opportunity to challenge well-known European clubs such as AS Rome, FC Porto and Aston Villa during eight meetings, including four at home at the Groupama Stadium. This new opportunity comes after a previous season marked by a quarter-final elimination against Manchester United, and represents a new ambition for the club. The official draw will take place on August 29, and will determine OL opponents in this prestigious competition.

The arrival of several new players at Olympique Lyonnais obliges base players to adapt and integrate these new recruits. Georges Mikautadze, the new number nine incumbent, is actively working to establish a relationship with Tyler Morton, a newly arrived field medium. The club welcomed six new players during the summer mercato, including Adam Karabec who has not yet had the opportunity to play. However, Pavel Sulc and Tyler Morton have already had their game time during the prep games. During the last game, Tyler Morton was titularized, while Pavel Sulc entered the game after the game time. The supporters noted Morton’s attempts to solicit Georges Mikautadze as an attack, a sign of an emerging collaboration.

Georges Mikautadze stressed the importance of this integration and mutual understanding with Tyler Morton, explaining that they are working to get to know each other and get comfortable. He is convinced that this synergy could lead to an improvement in his statistics, after having scored 17 goals in 47 matches in all competitions last season. Lyon fans are optimistic about the possibility of a successful connection between these two players, which could be a major asset for the team in the coming season. This collaboration could therefore help to reinforce the attack on Olympique Lyonnais and ensure a successful Europa League route.