Lyon predicted XI v Angers: Alexandre Lacazette to start in final game for the club
As has already been confirmed, Alexandre Lacazette will leave Olympique Lyonnais this summer, upon the expiry of his contract with the club.
Against SCO Angers, Lyon's captain is expected to lead the line. There is still an outside chance of OL earning UEFA Champions League football, although that chance is highly remote. Currently seventh, they will have to rely on results elsewhere going their way if they are to move any higher.
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For Les Gones' finale against Angers, Paulo Fonseca has a large squad to pick from. Ernest Nuamah suffered a major injury last month and will be absent for much of 2025, whilst Clinton Mata came off during last weekend's match against AS Monaco. He has not recovered and will miss out for OL.
Lyon likely line-up v Angers
Lucas Perri; Nicolás Tagliafico, Moussa Niakhaté, Duje Caleta-Car, Ainsley Maitland-Niles; Tanner Tessmann, Jordan Veretout; Malick Fofana, Thiago Almada, Rayan Cherki; Alexandre Lacazette. (L'Éq)
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