Lyon v Besiktas – Confirmed lineups – Eagles missing key name
Ligue 1 giants Lyon host Besiktas at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais in the Europa League tonight.
The French side are one of the favourites to win the tournament and eliminated Roma in the previous round.
Lyon come into the game with a full strength side. Star striker Alexander Lacazette starts upfront while Nabil Fekir has been deployed in his favoured number 10 role.
Besiktas boss Senol Gunes has fielded Cenk Tosun upfront with first choice striker Vincent Aboubakar ruled out due to a suspension. The Cameroon international received a red card during Besiktas’ win over Olympiakos.
In-demand Brazilian midfielder Talisca stars for the Black Eagles tonight. Gunes will be unable to call upon Ricardo Quaresma who is nursing a muscle injury.
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Former Barcelona man Adriano has been pushed up from his usual full-back role into an attacking wide position.
Lyon v Besiktas Confirmed Lineups
Lyon confirmed lineup: Lopes, Rafael, Diakhaby, Mammana, Morel, Tousart, Tolisso, Valbuena, Nabil Fekir, Ghezzal, Lacazette
Besiktas confirmed lineup: Fabri, Tosic, Marcelo, Mitrovic, Gonul, Ozyakup, Atiba, Talisca, Adriano, Cenk Tosun, Babel
