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Lyon faces Crystal Palace without Openda and Tagliafico

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 6:57 AM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Lyon faces Crystal Palace without Openda and Tagliafico

Summary

Olympique Lyonnais will host Crystal Palace in the UEFA Europa League on October 15, 2026, but will be without key forward Lois Openda and left-back Nicolas Tagliafico due to injuries. Openda's absence is significant, and Lyon coach Paulo Fonseca may utilize Khalis Merah or Pavel Sulc as a false nine in his stead. Tagliafico's injury joins Mohamed Ouédraogo on the sidelines, leaving Abner as the only recognized left-back available for the match. Lyon's expected starting lineup includes Dominik Greif, Abner, and Corentin Tolisso, among others.

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Status Watch

•Lyon hosts Crystal Palace in the UEFA Europa League on October 15.
•Lois Openda and Nicolas Tagliafico are confirmed out due to injuries.
•Khalis Merah or Pavel Sulc may replace Openda in the lineup.
•Abner will start as the only available left-back.
•Lyon's predicted lineup includes Dominik Greif and Corentin Tolisso.

Latest Updates

6:57 AMYahoo Sports — Lyon predicted XI v Crystal Palace: Lois Openda and Nicolas Tagliafico out

What they're saying

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Olympique Lyonnais are without key centre-forward Lois Openda as they prepare to host Crystal Palace in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday evening. He is the major absentee that Lyon and Paulo Fonseca...
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