LIGUE 1-LORIENT: ALAIN TRAORÉ BACK
Lorient is set to host Lyon on Sunday for the 19th day of Ligue 1, and as the year concludes, the Merlus have reasons to smile after a somewhat challenging start to the season. The effects of Christian Gourcuff’s coaching strategies are evident as the Bretons secured their fifth consecutive victory last weekend. This positive streak has brought Lorient within four points of fourth place, allowing them to head into the break with a sense of tranquility.
Heading into the clash against Lyon, Christian Gourcuff can now include Alain Traoré in the lineup. The Burkinabe international is making a return to the group after being sidelined due to injury. Additionally, the Breton coach can rely on the services of his top scorer, Vincent Aboubakar. The Cameroonian striker has been a standout for FCL, scoring 10 goals this season in the league.
The Lorient group for the match includes: Goalkeepers: Epassy, Reynet Defenders: Baca, Guerreiro, Ecuele Manga, Koné, Gassama, Bourillon, Lautoa Midfielders: Monnet-Paquet, Doukouré, Barthelmé, Reale, Traoré Forwards: Aboubakar, Diallo, Sunu, Aliadière
