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Lyon-Eintracht Frankfurt, match valid for the sixth day of the Europa League, pits Les Gones (home team) against the Germans.

Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt are among the favorites to win the competition. The Germans are third in the standings with 13 points, the same as Lazio and Athletic Bilbao but with a worse goal difference, while the French are seventh with 10 points. On par with four other teams, but with a better goal difference.

Lyon’s Lineup

Pierre Sage had to choose between rotating on Saturday with Angers or with Eintracht, in view of the Sunday match in Paris with PSG. The choice fell on Europe, as in Ligue 1 the French fielded the best possible lineup. Therefore, a mini-revolution is expected, despite the importance of the match, but it should not concern the goal: where Lucas Perri is still ahead of Rémy Descamps.

On the right, both Clinton Mata and Maitland-Niles could rest. Both played in the league and it depends on how much the French coach wants to overhaul his lineup. Ready then Kumbedi on that side, with Niakhaté alongside Caleta-Car or Omari. On the left, an open competition between Tagliafico (who played in the league) and Abner: the latter is favored. In midfield, the former Venezia Tessman (often used in the Europa League) and Caqueret could find space, although the latter is somewhat out of the hierarchy.

With them, it is possible to confirm one of Tolisso, Matic, and Veretout, or a playmaker when switching to a 4-2-3-1 formation. The main candidate is Cherki, who is in excellent form. In the attacking trio, Zaha could find space, although he has only started one game this season: he is in competition with Fofana. On the right, Nuamah should play, as Benrahma is injured. The center-forward should be Mikautadze, but keep an eye on Gift Orban: he can play on the left or as a second striker.

Eintracht Frankfurt’s Lineup

In goal, captain Trapp is expected to be confirmed, while on the right, regular starter Nnamdi Collins could return: rested in the league. The alternative is former Roma Kristensen. Another former Serie A player (Theate) usually plays on the left, but against Augsburg, he was brought back to the middle. In that case, Tuta played in midfield. It remains to be seen if he will be fielded in the center of the defensive ranks or in the two in front of the defense.

Behind, Koch will certainly be there, with either Theate or Tuta by his side. The Belgian, as mentioned, can also play as a left-back, but if he is moved to the middle, the alternative is Nkounkou. The Brazilian was moved to midfield to cover for the absence of Larsson, who will be out until the end of December with a muscle injury. In his place, as mentioned, either the adapted Tuta or Skhiri alongside Dahoud.

Like Hojlund (brother of former Atalanta Rasmus) or Bahoya. The latter started against Midtjylland, while the Dane has no starts in the first team. Unlike another young player, Uzun, who scored from the bench against Augsburg: he is often used from the start. He competes for a spot with Chaibi, Knauff, and Gotze on the wings, while up front, Marmoush-Ekitike are ready.

Lyon-Eintracht Frankfurt, probable lineups

Lyon (3-5-2): Perri; Niakhaté, Omari, Clinton Mata; Abner, Tessman, Veretout, Caqueret, Kumbedi; Orban, Mikautadze.

Eintracht Frankfurt (4-4-2): Trapp; Theate, Tuta, Koch, Collins; Uzun, Dahoud, Skhiri, Gotze; Marmoush, Ekitike.

Lyon-Eintracht Frankfurt, where to watch

Lyon-Eintracht Frankfurt, live from 9:00 PM at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, is an exclusive Sky broadcast and will be aired live on the Sky Sport 255 channel and streamed on Now TV/Sky GO.