Pending the decision of the appeal, scheduled for 10 July, Olympique Lyonnais (OL) considers itself a Ligue 1 club, although this situation may be temporary. The team will resume training on Monday, July 7, with a staff of 29 players. This recovery will take place in a particular atmosphere, given the absence of Orel Mangala and Ernest Nuamah. For the time being, preparations for the coming weeks are little disclosed, with the exception of a friendly match planned against Villefranche on July 19. The main objective is to regain an optimal rhythm before the start of the championship.

The recovery of Corentin Tolisso and his teammates coincided with that of several other Ligue 1 teams, including Le Havre, Marseille, Metz and Strasbourg. With the exception of Paris Saint-Germain, which participates in the World Cup of Clubs, all the other elite clubs have already started their summer preparations. Notable examples include Nice, which began its preparations on 23 June for the dams for the Champions League, and Lens and Rennes, which resumed training on 27 June.

This resumption of activity is crucial for all Ligue 1 clubs, as it marks the beginning of an intensive period of physical and tactical preparation. Teams try to put themselves in a position to face a demanding and competitive championship. Friendly games, such as the one against Villefranche, are important opportunities to test strategies and assess the fitness of players before the start of the season. OL, like other elite competitors, will have to work hard to be ready to meet the challenges ahead.