Lyon have reshuffled their attack after Loïs Openda’s injury, while Crystal Palace have named a strong side for Pierre Sage’s return to the Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Sunderland and Torreense also feature in the 5.45pm BST Europa League kick-offs.
01Summary
- 01Loïs Openda’s injury in Lyon’s defeat to Lens at the weekend has forced Lyon to change their attack.
- 02Nakamura starts as the lead forward for Lyon, with Tyler Morton in central midfield and Julien Duranville among the substitutes.
- 03Crystal Palace have named their strongest possible XI, with Pierre Sage returning to Lyon after taking charge of Palace.
- 04Torreense beat Lillestrom in their Europa League opener and are facing Sunderland after becoming the first Portuguese second-tier club to win the Taça de Portugal in May.
- 05Sunderland are 17th in the Premier League and won their Europa League opener against AZ last month.
02Why it matters
The line-ups show how both Lyon and Crystal Palace are approaching a key European tie, while Sunderland and Torreense are chasing momentum in the competition. Pierre Sage’s return to Lyon adds an extra personal angle to the match.
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