Fonseca Confirms Yaremchuk Will Miss Lyon's Clash with Nantes

Yaremchuk Ruled Out for Nantes Fixture

According to Главком: Olympique Lyonnais manager Paulo Fonseca has confirmed that the club's new signing, Roman Yaremchuk, will not be available for their Ligue 1 match against Nantes on February 7, 2026. The 30-year-old Ukrainian forward is scheduled to join the squad next week, following the official announcement of his transfer on February 2, 2026. This delay means fans will have to wait a little longer to see their new attacking reinforcement in action.

Yaremchuk also missed Lyon's Coupe de France round of 16 home match against Laval on February 4, 2026, just two days after his signing was made public. Consequently, his official debut for the club is postponed, and he will be unable to feature in the away league fixture at Nantes, which is set to kick off at 22:05 Kyiv time.

Lyon's Position in Ligue 1

In the Ligue 1 standings, Lyon currently occupies fourth place, trailing Olympique de Marseille on tiebreakers. League leaders Paris Saint-Germain hold a commanding 9-point advantage over both Lyon and Marseille, while Lens sits just 2 points ahead of Lyon. The competition for European qualification spots in France is notoriously tight, making every point crucial. Lyon's next league assignment is a home game against Nice on February 15, 2026.

Yaremchuk's absence at the start of his Lyon career could impact the team's attacking dynamics, as he was brought in to provide a significant boost to their frontline. With Lyon fiercely competing to secure a European berth, each match carries immense importance. The upcoming fixture against Nice will serve as another critical test for a squad aiming to solidify its position near the top of the table.