Olympique Lyonnais prepares to face Manchester United this Thursday in the quarter-final return of the Europa League, a crucial meeting for the European future of the club. The Lyon team flew to England early in the afternoon, taking with it a reconstituted staff after a period of absence and uncertainty. Among the players summoned are Malick Fofana, whose return to collective training, after an injury contracted during the last international truce, is a positive information for the team. Although he is unlikely to be ready to take on the role of holder, his experience and qualities should allow him to be an interesting option for the technical staff during the match.

Tanner Tessmann, on the other hand, presents himself as a serious competitor for a place in the initial device. After missing the game go due to a trip to the United States for the birth of his child, he took part in the game against Auxerre and logically continued his integration into the group. On the other hand, Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez, who was selected in previous meetings, was not selected and will make the return trip with the reserve team, while Enzo Molebe remains unavailable due to a muscle injury, as seen during the match against Auxerre.

The situation of international attacker U18, Enzo Molebe, remains worrying, as Paulo Fonseca confirmed his absence due to a muscle injury as he approached the encounter in Auxerre. This absence accentuates the lack of depth in the offensive sector, depriving the team of an additional option to boost the game. The Lyon squad is now in Manchester with strong forces, but also weaknesses to be filled to hope for a favourable result against a formidable English team.