Préliminaires LDC: Lyon compte sur Niakhaté pour renverser le Sparta Prague
Having lost the first leg 2-1, Olympique Lyonnais will need to show a completely different side to overcome Sparta Prague and secure qualification for the next preliminary round of the Champions League. For this crucial match, Paulo Fonseca will be able to count on Moussa Niakhaté, a significant reinforcement in central defense.
Suspended for the first leg, the Senegalese international will return to the Lyon squad at the perfect time. At 30, the defender has established himself as one of the pillars of the Rhone club's backline. His European experience, with nine appearances and one goal in the Europa League during the 2025-2026 season, is also a valuable asset for a team that will need to show character.
Niakhaté's return is therefore good news for Paulo Fonseca, who hopes to regain more defensive solidity. However, according to L'Équipe, the Senegalese player is not yet "in optimal form." Back from vacation, he has nevertheless continued his physical training to maintain a satisfactory level of preparation.
Despite his still imperfect physical condition, everything suggests that Niakhaté should start the match. His return could be crucial for an OL side desperate to bounce back after their defeat in Prague.
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