Tousart’s Potential Return Headlines Brest’s Clash wiht Lyon in Ligue 1
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Meta Description: Will Lucas Tousart face his former club? Get the latest team news, probable lineups, and injury updates for the Olympique Lyonnais vs. Stade Brestois ligue 1 match.
The highly anticipated Ligue 1 match between Olympique Lyonnais and Stade Brestois on Sunday evening is shrouded in uncertainty surrounding the potential return of former Lyon midfielder Lucas Tousart to the starting lineup.despite not definitively confirming his selection, indications suggest Tousart has a strong chance of starting at Groupama Stadium. The midfielder recently returned from international duty with mali, who were eliminated from the African Cup of Nations in the quarter-finals. Roy acknowledged the players returning from the tournament appeared fatigued, stating, “I found them but there are some… I have the impression that they have not returned yet.” They are returning from an impactful event.
However, the coach has already experimented with Tousart in a new role, successfully deploying him in a number 10 position during a recent kind match against Concarneau, where Brest secured a dominant 5-0 victory. This tactical flexibility could prove crucial against Lyon.
Injury Concerns Impact Brest’s Attack
Brest will be without winger Mama Baldé due to a thigh injury, a significant blow to their attacking options. Baldé, another former Lyon player, will not be available for selection. Additionally, Kamory Doumbia and Junior Dina-Ebimbe, also recently returning from the African Cup of Nations, are unlikely to start due to their late return to training. Rémy Labeau-Lascary remains sidelined with an unspecified injury, while Rémi Del Castillo and Kenny Lala have been cleared to play after training normally on Saturday.
Lyon Grapples with Suspension and Injuries
Olympique Lyonnais face their own challenges, with key midfielder Corentin Tolisso suspended for the match. Injuries to Rachid Ghezzal (adductors), Nuamah, Fofana (resumption), and niakhaté (CAN duty) further deplete Lyon’s squad. Notably, former Brest player Martin Satriano is also unavailable, despite initial expectations of his inclusion.
Probable Lineups
Here are the projected starting lineups for Sunday’s match:
Stade Brestois: Coudert – Lala (or Zogbé), Chardonnet (cap.), Coulibaly, Guindo – Magnetti, Tousart, Chotard – Del Castillo, Ajorque, Mboup.
Substitutes: Majecki, Diaz, Locko, Bourgault, Zogbé (or Lala), Makalou, Dina-Ebimbe, Doumbia, Diop, Labeau-Lascary (uncertain).
Absent: Le Cardinal (suspended), Baldé (thigh).
Olympique Lyonnais: Greif – Maitland-Niles, Mata, Kluivert, Tagliafico – Tessmann, Morton, Merah, Moreira, Endrick, Sulc.
Absent: Tolisso (suspended), Nuamah, Fofana (resumption), ghezzal (adductors), Niakhaté (CAN) and Satriano (pending departure).
The match will be officiated by M. Lissorgue.
With both teams facing significant roster challenges, Sunday’s encounter promises to be a tactical battle, with the potential return of Lucas Tousart adding an intriguing subplot to the Ligue 1 fixture.
