Once again, Jerome Boateng, OL denied the host FC Porto on Thursday evening in the round of 16 of the second leg of the European League.
OL is still without Boateng against FC Porto
The winner of Porto (1-0), Olympique Lyonnais made a choice to qualify for the quarter-finals of the European League. Team OL will have to secure their place in the next round on Thursday when they host the Portuguese on Thursday. In this second leg, Peter Boss called up 23 players. a victim of pubic inflammation and is already absent in the first round, Jerome Boateng absent from this clash. In the German’s absence, the Dutch technician must refurbish his Mendes-Lukeba joint at Groupama Stadium. For the rest, the coach has to deal with the classics against the Portuguese.
A final concern for Lyon
Before receiving Porto, Olympique Lyonnais missed its last match. OL was insulted at his home on Sunday by Stade Rennes (4-2). The Jones also survived two straight home runs before facing the Dragon. The Portuguese were assured before their trip to Lyon. The Sergio Conceicao ponies dominated Tondela (4-0) in the league. They must win by two goals to continue their European journey.
On the sidelines of this meeting, Anthony Lopez Adjust tone. The Portuguese goalkeeper believes his team has no room for error after Rennes. He urges his people to “play a serious game” against a vengeful opponent. We should not underestimate the opponent. Porto is a very big club with very big players. The mentality I know very well, very well. “They will press from the start of the match,” said the Lusitanian goalkeeper.
Possible XI Lyon vs Porto:
Lopez – Dubois, Mendes, Lukiba, Emerson – Ndombele, Cakeret – Vivre, Paqueta, Toko Ekambi – Dembele.
