Olympique Lyonnais is gearing up for their UEFA Europa League match against Celta Vigo, but they will do so without Ainsley Maitland-Niles. The English defender is sidelined for a few weeks due to injury.
Lyon’s Potential Line-up Against Celta Vigo
With Maitland-Niles unavailable, coach Paulo Fonseca may give a professional debut to Steeve Kango at right-back. The decision comes as Lyon has limited options in this position, especially with Hans Hateboer excluded from the Europa League squad.
Fonseca may also consider adjusting his formation. Tanner Tessmann could drop deeper, allowing Clinton Mata to play in a wider role. However, sources suggest that Kango is the likely starter for this match.
Key Players in the Squad
Despite recent struggles, Endrick is set to lead Lyon’s attack, supported by Roman Yaremchuk. Other notable players include:
- Pavel Sulc
- Malick Fofana
- Ernest Nuamah
- Ruben Kluivert
- Afonso Moreira
These players remain out due to injuries, highlighting the need for depth in the squad.
Expected Line-up for Lyon
Here’s how Lyon is expected to line up against Celta Vigo:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Dominik Greif |
| Defender | Nicolas Tagliafico |
| Defender | Moussa Niakhaté |
| Defender | Clinton Mata |
| Defender | Steeve Kango |
| Midfielder | Abner |
| Midfielder | Tyler Morton |
| Midfielder | Noah Nartey |
| Midfielder | Corentin Tolisso |
| Forward | Endrick |
| Forward | Roman Yaremchuk |
This match marks an important opportunity for Lyon as they look to secure a victory against the Spanish side. The inclusion of Steeve Kango could be a pivotal moment in his career.
