The exact identity of the Lyon composition for the quarter final return of Europa League, which will take place this Thursday at 9 pm in Old Trafford, remains unknown for the moment. However, coach Paulo Fonseca faces a difficult situation, as five of his players are in a precarious position due to the threat of suspension.

Indeed, Alexandre Lacazette, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Corentin Tollisso, Moussa Niakhaté and Nicolas Tagliafico are likely to be punished with a match if a yellow warning is received during the match. This uncertainty weighs heavily on the coach’s tactical choices.

The prospect of a qualification from Olympique Lyonnais, though coveted, is accompanied by a major risk: if one of these players is warned, it will unfortunately not be available for the semi-finals match, thus compromising the future of the team in the competition.