FC Metz is preparing to host Olympique Lyonnais on Saturday night, but the team faces uncertainty regarding two potential starters: Jessy Deminguet and Cheikh Sabaly.
Deminguet, a midfielder previously with RC Strasbourg Alsace, is currently nursing a heel injury. Sabaly, meanwhile, is dealing with a knee problem. Despite their respective setbacks, both players have been named in the Metz squad for the Lyon match, indicating a possibility of their involvement. On a brighter note for Les Grenats, club captain Gauthier Hein is set to return. The attacking midfielder missed the season`s opening fixture due to a suspension.
The 16-year-old Luxembourg international, Brian Madjo, is expected to feature prominently once more. After making his debut last week in a narrow 1-0 defeat to local rivals Strasbourg, Madjo is anticipated to lead the attacking line for Stéphane Le Mignan’s side. Additionally, Jean-Philippe Gbamin is projected to take his place in the defensive formation.
Metz Predicted Starting XI vs Lyon
- Goalkeeper: Jonathan Fischer
- Defenders: Urie-Michel Mbouola, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Sadibou Sané
- Midfielders: Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Benjamin Stambouli, Boubacar Traoré, Koffi Kouao
- Attacking Midfielder: Gauthier Hein
- Forwards: Idrissa Gueye, Brian Madjo