It will be very difficult not to think about what could have been and wasn’t, in a match where everything seemed to be going their way. Losing in that way, conceding three goals in the space of seven minutes and throwing away qualification for the Europa League semi-finals, is something that will remain in the minds of the Lyon players for a long time. In cases like this, it is always best to get back on the pitch straight away.
Paulo Fonseca’s side still have to qualify for next season’s Champions League and are currently just one point off their target. Of course, it’s only one point at the time of writing. But a win away against St. Etienne would, at worst, allow them to maintain their advantage and keep the other teams chasing them at bay, given that the table is very tight at the top.
It all depends on how the former Milan coach’s team manages to put the big disappointment behind them. Yes, because on the pitch, against a St. Etienne side second from bottom and almost certain to be relegated with only four games to go, there should be no problems. We strongly believe, also because of some statements made after the match, that Lyon will manage to bounce back. So redemption will be immediate.
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Prediction
Lyon will definitely bounce back in a match that could see at least three goals in total. The visitors will take all three points and redeem themselves after their huge European disappointment. The Champions League waits for no one.
Probable line-ups for St. Etienne-Lyon
ST. ETIENNE (4-3-3): Larsonneur; Appiah, Bernauer, Nade, Petrot; Moueffek, Ekwah, Tardieu; Cardona, Stassin, Savitashvili.
LYON (4-3-3): Perri; Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico; Veretout, Matic, Tolisso; Almada; Lacazette, Mikautadze.
POSSIBLE EXACT RESULT: 1-2