Ligue 1 2024-2025: Brest-Lyon, the likely lineups.

Brest-Lyon, probable formations

Brest and Lyon face each other in a match valid for the 17thª day of Ligue 1. The hosts, fresh from a surprising journey in the Champions League, are struggling in the league, where they occupy 12° place with just a 4-point margin over the play-out zone. The double European commitment seems to weigh on a team not used to such rhythms.

Lyon arrives with a higher morale, strengthened by the victory on the last day against Montpellier. Pierre Sage will be able to count on almost all of his men, with the exception of Caqueret, a non-significant absentee. The defensive line could follow the winning one from the last round, with Tagliafico ready to return as a starter at left back after being disqualified.

In the middle of the field, the coach could opt for a 4-3-3, with Veretout, Matic and Tolisso providing solidity and quality. In the offensive department, captain Lacazette è the only certainty, while on the outsides, the position of Cherki, back from an’exclusion against Montpellier and potentially affected by market rumors, remains in doubt. Benrahma and Nuamah are in the ballot for the place on the right, while on the left Malick Fofana starts favored.

Probable lineups

Brest (4-3-3): Bizot; Haidara, N’Diaye, Chardonnet, Lala; Magnetti, E.Fernandes, M.Camara; Sima, Ajorque, Del Castillo.
Lyon (4-3-3): Perri; Tagliafico, Niakhaté, Clinton Mata, Maitland-Niles; Tolisso, Matic, Veretout; Malick Fofana, Lacazette, Cherki.