In view of his crucial European match against Manchester United, Olympique Lyonnais orchestrated a thorough preparation. The team will complete one final training session this Wednesday morning at its Decines training centre, before heading for England in the late afternoon. This strategy aims to optimize player recovery after a convincing victory at Auxerre last Sunday, and to refine tactical aspects in order to counter the plans of the opponents of Mancunian.
The technical staff, headed by Paulo Fonseca, favoured an extended stay in the Lyon region in order to minimize the constraints of displacement. Once in Manchester, the coach and a player will take part in the traditional game watch press conference, offering a first approach to the local atmosphere. The team will then have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the mythical Old Trafford during a lawn recognition, just before the kick-off of the quarter-final return.
To help players prepare mentally and tactically, Olympique Lyonnais can rely on the experience of several elements of the group. Moussa Niakhatรฉ, Alexandre Lacazette, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and especially Nemaja Matiฤ, who had developed for five years in Manchester United, will provide valuable insight into the atmosphere and specificities of this iconic stage. Their knowledge of the terrain and the environment will undoubtedly be a major asset in this confrontation.