Lyon faces a crucial match against Auxerre today at 3 PM IST as part of the 13th round of Ligue 1. With PSG, Marseille, and Lens securing victories this weekend, Lyon must win to remain in contention for the podium, sitting 8 points behind. Currently, Lyon is outside the European qualification spots, while Auxerre remains at the bottom of the league with just 7 points.
Lyon will have to deal with some key absences in their attack. Satriano is expected to play as a false nine, supported by Karabec, Merah, and Moreira. Tolisso and Tessmann will bolster the defense alongside the central duo of Mata and Niakhate, while Maitland-Niles and Abner Vinicius will cover the flanks. For Auxerre, Mara will lead the attack in a 4-3-3 formation, with Sinayoko and Namaso working the wings.
Team Line-ups
Auxerre: Leon (cap.) – Sy, Diomande, Akpa, Mensah – Matondo, El Azzouzi, Danois – Sinayoko, Mara, Namaso
Lyon: Greif – Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Abner Vinicius – Tolisso (cap.), Tessmann – Karabec, Merah, Moreira – Satriano
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