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What to expect from Lyon on Sunday

Related Topics: Pierre Sage, Adrian Clarke

Lyon head to north London on Sunday afternoon looking to claim the Emirates Cup for the second time in four years, but much has changed since their last success in 2019.

Pierre Sage transformed their fortunes last season to lift them back into the upper echelons of Ligue 1, and ahead of their arrival Adrian Clarke has provided a guide as to what we can expect from our visitors this weekend:

Tactics

Head coach Pierre Sage is not married to one system of play, or a single philosophy. Since replacing Fabio Grosso in late November with his side rock bottom of the table, the 45-year-old former academy manager has experimented with several formations, including three at the back.