Lyon face selection headache ahead of Champions League test
Lyon turn their attention to the UEFA Champions League this week, with a fixture scheduled for 26 August, as they continue their early-season campaign following the club's second signing of the week, Zachary Athekame, joining on loan from AC Milan.
Five players sidelined
The squad will be without five players for the upcoming match. Abner Vinicius, Ruben Kluivert, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Moussa Niakhate are all listed as inactive, while Khalis Merah is unavailable with an ankle injury.
With that number of absentees across defence and midfield areas, squad depth will be tested as Lyon look to build early momentum in European competition.
Looking ahead
The fixture arrives early in the season, with Lyon having played only a handful of league matches so far. How they manage the list of unavailable players will be a point of interest as preparations continue for the Champions League test.