Paulo Fonseca confirms Rémi Himbert starts vs Hoffenheim
Lyon face Hoffenheim in Europa League: 18-year-old Rémi Himbert is set to start in Germany after Pavel Sulc’s late absence.
Lyon head coach Paulo Fonseca has confirmed that 18-year-old Rémi Himbert will be in the starting XI for the Europa League tie against Hoffenheim in Germany.
As L’Équipe reports, the decision comes with Pavel Sulc ruled out due to a late setback, leaving Fonseca to reshuffle.
The match is scheduled for Thursday night at 21:00, with Fonseca’s message clear: “Himbert jouera devant” (Himbert will play up front).
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