Lyon Faces Tough Test on the Road Against Nice in Ligue 1 Return
Olympique Lyonnais,often referred to as OL,is set to make their return to ligue 1 action this Saturday at 5 p.m. with a challenging away fixture against nice. This match presents a potential “trap game” for Les Gones,especially with the return of their international players,as they face a Nice side currently navigating a challenging patch. here’s a look at the team’s medical status and the squad expected to travel.
For the upcoming match, OL will be without manager Paulo Fonseca in the stands, though he will be permitted access to the locker room.the squad selected for this encounter includes a mix of familiar faces and new additions. Players like Dominik Greif, Lassine diarra, Yvann Konan, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Moussa Niakhaté, Clinton Mata, Nico Tagliafico, Tanner Tessmann, Malick Fofana, Ruben Kluivert, Pavel Sulc, Adam Karabec, khalis Merah, Mathys De Carvalho, Afonso Moreira, Martin Satriano, Tyler Morton, Rachid Ghezzal, Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez, Téo barisic, and Corentin tolisso are all part of the group.
However, the team will have to contend with the absence of Ernest Nuamah, Orel Mangala, and Rémy Descamps. Enzo Molebe has also not been called up for this fixture. Adding to the personnel changes, new arrival Hans Hateboer is not yet qualified to play and will miss this game.
Lyon’s Squad for the Nice Encounter
Paulo Fonseca’s squad for the match in Nice on Saturday at 5 p.m. with the return of Abner Vinicius; Hans Hateboer is not qualified #OGCNOL
❌Orel Mangala 🇧🇪
❌ Ernest 🇬🇭
❌ Rémy Descamps, Enzo Molebe 🇫🇷 https://t.co/vmGzNuVsY7– Ferveur Lyonnaise (@FerveurL) October 17, 2025
Key Absences: Hans Hateboer and Enzo Molebe are unavailable for selection.
Unavailable Players: Ernest Nuamah,Orel Mangala,and Rémy Descamps are ruled out of this match.
Suspended: Manager Paulo Fonseca will be serving a suspension.
