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Lyon lineup against OGC Nice includes changes, Morton expected to bench

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 8:26 AM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Lyon lineup against OGC Nice includes changes, Morton expected to bench

Summary

Olympique Lyonnais prepares to face OGC Nice on October 18. Tyler Morton is not expected to start due to a ongoing pubalgia issue that has affected him since the season began. In Morton's absence, the midfield is likely to feature Mads Bidstrup, Tanner Tessmann, and Noah Nartey. Other notable bench players include club captain Corentin Tolissio and Ernest Nuamah, while Lois Openda remains sidelined with an injury. Lyon looks to continue their momentum following a midweek victory in the UEFA Europa League.

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Status Watch

•Tyler Morton nursing a pubalgia issue, likely benched.
•Midfield trio expected to be Bidstrup, Tessmann, and Nartey.
•Corentin Tolissio and Ernest Nuamah also expected on the bench.
•Lyon won midweek against Crystal Palace in UEFA Europa League.
•Match against OGC Nice taking place at Groupama Stadium.

Latest Updates

8:26 AMYahoo Sports — Lyon predicted XI v OGC Nice: Tyler Morton to drop to bench

What they're saying

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Tyler Morton is not expected to start for Olympique Lyonnais when they face OGC Nice on Sunday night. The Englishman has suffered from a pubalgia issue since the start of the campaign, it was revealed...
— Yahoo Sports

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