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Olympique Lyonnais faces Paris FC in high-stakes Ligue 1 match

Olympique Lyonnais (OL) is set to face Paris FC in a high-stakes Ligue 1 match at the Stade Jean-Bouin. Both teams enter the fourth matchday of the season undefeated, with Paris FC currently in third place and OL in fourth.

OL manager Paulo Fonseca has indicated he will likely maintain squad continuity, with players like Dominik Greif, Moussa Niakhaté, and Corentin Tolisso expected to start. New signing Keito Nakamura is also expected to be available for the squad. Fonseca has highlighted the need to monitor Paris FC's attack, particularly Lassine Sinayoko, who has scored four goals in three appearances.

Paris FC manager Liam Rosenior has urged his team to remain grounded despite their strong start, including a recent 3-2 victory over Marseille. The match also marks the third head-to-head encounter between Rosenior and Fonseca, with their previous meetings resulting in one win for each coach.

Security for the match is under high surveillance due to a history of tension between the two clubs' supporters. While the Ministry of the Interior initially considered banning traveling OL fans, five supporter buses have been cleared to make the trip under strict conditions.

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Keito Nakamura · Lassine Sinayoko · Liam Rosenior · Olympique Lyonnais · Paris FC · Paulo Fonseca