Faced with the major challenge of the semifinal of Ligue Europa against Manchester United, Olympique Lyonnais chose to focus on managing its staff during the trip to Auxerre. The tactical choice of Paulo Fonseca, the Portuguese coach, translates into a revised and corrected team composition, demonstrating a desire to preserve key players for the upcoming crucial game. This strategic decision also provides an opportunity for less used elements, thus consolidating the depth of the team.

The Lyon training presented at Auxerre is structured around a 4-4-2 tactical scheme, a configuration chosen due to the absence of wingers. Duje Caleta-Carest and Moussa Niakhaté will occupy the central defensive sector, while Saël Kumbediet and Abner Vinicius will be responsible for securing the corridors. Georges Mikautadze and Alexandre Lacazette will be aligned in attack, offering an interesting alternative in terms of game and finish. This meeting, although secondary to European issues, will also make it possible to bring into play Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez, a 17-year-old young hope, for his first minutes in the professional team.

The kick-off of the meeting between AJ Auxerre and Olympique Lyonnais will be given at 8:45 pm. This poster, although positioned between two Europa League matches, offers an opportunity for the Lyon team to test tactical alternatives and give time to deserving players, while preserving the vigour for European semifinals. The opportunity for young Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez to take his first steps in the professional team is also a positive point to highlight.