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Olympique Lyonnais welcomes Manchester United in the quarter -final first leg of the Europa League, this Thursday (9 p.m.). Here is the expected composition for the Rhone club.<\/p>\n

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The challenge is immense, but once again, Paulo Fonseca will have to overcome obstacles to raise it. If the Portuguese technician finds his bench in
\nLigue Europa<\/strong> This Thursday evening, Olympique Lyonnais will have to face Manchester United with a reduced workforce<\/p>\n

Three brand absences are to be noted for this first round in the Lyon rows: midfielder Tessmann, as well as the attackers Fofana and Nuamah. Three elements accustomed to start in recent weeks.<\/p>\n

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Paulo Fonesca, coach of the OL.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cTessmann will be absent for personal reasons,<\/em> explained Paulo Fonsoca. Without Malick and without Ernest Nuamah, it will be a little different, but we have to adapt with the available players. I am convinced that we can do well, even without them. It is true that these are fast players, who bring a lot in depth, so our game may be a little different. But we prepared this match without them, and we prepared it well. \u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

A Cherki-Tolisso-Mikautadze-Lacazette quartet at the forefront<\/h2>\n

To fill these absences, the OL coach will still have viable options in store. The offensive animation should be articulated around 4 men: Lacazette in the tip, supported by Mikautdaze on the left side, as well as Cherki and Tolisso.<\/p>\n

In the midfield, Matic should be supported by Veretout, whose European experience can be precious. The Mata-Niakhate central hinge is expected, with Kumbedi and Tagliafico on the sides. The irremovable Perri will hold its place in the goals.<\/p>\n

The expected composition for OL<\/strong> : Perri – Kumbedi, Mata, Niakate, Tagliaflia – Matic, Veretout – Cherki, Tolisso, Mikautadze – Lacazette.<\/p>\n