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Lyon set to face Hoffenheim with Himbert returning to starting XI

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 8:35 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Lyon set to face Hoffenheim with Himbert returning to starting XI

Summary

Olympique Lyonnais expects to start Rémi Himbert against Hoffenheim in the UEFA Europa League on October 22. Himbert, who hasn't started since the season opener, steps in after Lois Openda's injury. Lyon, missing several key players including Openda and Nicolas Tagliafico, prepares for this matchup despite upcoming potential schedule changes due to protests in France. Lyon also has a critical Ligue 1 match against Paris Saint-Germain later this week.

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Status Watch

•Lyon faces Hoffenheim in the UEFA Europa League.
•Rémi Himbert leads the line after limited minutes this season.
•Lyon missing players like Openda and Tagliafico due to injuries.
•Match against PSG may be postponed due to protests in France.
•Lyon's expected lineup includes Greif and Kluivert.

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8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Lyon predicted XI v Hoffenheim: Rémi Himbert brought back in

What they're saying

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Rémi Himbert’s lack of minutes has come as something of a surprise this season. He started in Olympique Lyonnais’ opener in Ligue 1 against Toulouse FC but has not started since. Paulo Fonseca ha...
— Yahoo Sports

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