Olympique Lyonnais (OL) is set to field Malick Fofana, Loïs Openda, and Ernest Nuamah in their starting lineup on Tuesday as they aim to overturn a 1-2 defeat from the first leg against Sparta Prague in the Champions League third qualifying round.

Strategic Decisions Ahead of Crucial Match

Head coach Paulo Fonseca acknowledged that under normal pre-season circumstances, the forwards might require additional time to integrate into the squad. However, with the current situation, OL must take the calculated risk of starting them to alter the unfavorable result from the first leg.

Aiming for an Open Contest

This match will mark the first time this season that Fofana, Openda, and Nuamah will start together, indicating a more aggressive approach from Lyon. The team will need to score at least one goal to level the tie, setting the stage for an engaging contest.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 21:00.