Team News
Wilfried Moimbé and Alejandro Bedoya have both joined the lengthy list of absentees through injury and suspension, respectively.
Michel Der Zakarian has named a 18-man squad ahead of the reception of Lyon in which goalkeeper Rémy Riou remains a huge doubt with a thigh injury.
Several changes are expected for the hosts, with Johan Audel expected to start on the left wing following his return from injury while Léo Dubois should benefit from Wilfried Moimbé’s absence to start.
Hubert Fournier has received the backing of club president Jean-Michel Aulas following Friday’s humiliating 4-2 home defeat to Montpellier.
Bakary Koné, Lindsay Rose or Jérémy Morel may return at the heart of defence given Lyon’s vulnerability at present, which would allow Maxime Gonalons to return to his favoured position in midfield.
Mathieu Valbuena was injured against Montpellier and remains a doubt, while Anthony Lopes sustained a minor knock on Monday and will be assessed.
