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Lyon predicted XI v Anderlecht: Keito Nakamura set to start for much-changed OL in Europa League opener

Olympique Lyonnais are set to field a much-changed side in their UEFA Europa League opener against RSC Anderlecht, with a big game against Stade Rennais on Saturday in the corner of Paulo Fonseca’s mind.

Moussa Niakhaté, Tyler Morton, and Lois Openda are set to be the only survivors from the side that drew against Paris FC on Saturday. There is even expected to be a change in goal with Rémy Descamps likely to take the place of Dominik Greif. The Europa League encounter in Belgium later on Wednesday could be a chance for Keito Nakamura to make his first start since making the move from Stade de Reims, whilst there could also be chances for some of Lyon’s fringe players, such as Kail Boudache, Noah Nartey, and Mohamed Ouedraogo.

Lyon likely line-up v Anderlecht

Rémy Descamps; Mohamed Ouedraogo, Moussa Niakhaté, Clinton Mata, Ruben Kluivert; Tanner Tesmann, Tyler Morton, Noah Nartey; Keito Nakamura, Lois Openda, Kail Boudache. (L’Éq)

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