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Lyon face Hoffenheim as both clubs seek a Europa League boost
Lyon are playing Hoffenheim in Germany in a Europa League match.
Lyon began the match leading France’s Ligue 1 and are aiming to finish among the competition’s top eight.
Hoffenheim have lost their first two Europa League matches and are looking for a response after a poor start to their season.
The German side are also seeking a lift from striker Andrej Kramarić, who has not scored since the season resumed and has often been on the bench.
Rémi Himbert and Steeve Kango started for Lyon, with some senior players rested.
Live coverage described Lyon as short of options and struggling in Germany.
The result could affect Lyon’s push for the top eight, but the available information does not say how the match ends.
Lyon travel to Hoffenheim seeking to strengthen their position in the Europa League and move closer to the top eight.
Hoffenheim are looking for a recovery after losing their first two Europa League matches.
Lyon are described as leaders of Ligue 1, while Hoffenheim have won twice in eight matches.
Hoffenheim striker Andrej Kramaric, who has scored more than 150 goals for the club, is seeking to regain form.
Hoffenheim manager Christian Ilzer said players must earn their playing time through their performances.
- Who
- Lyon and Hoffenheim. Hoffenheim striker Andrej Kramaric is also in focus.
- What
- The clubs meet in the Europa League, with both seeking a boost.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Hoffenheim’s home ground in Germany.
- Why
- Lyon want to strengthen their position and move closer to the Europa League top eight; Hoffenheim want to recover after two defeats.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Andrej Kramaric joined Hoffenheim.
Kramaric scored 15 goals.
Kramaric has not scored, according to Foot01.
- Europa League defeats
- Hoffenheim lost to Crete and Besiktas.
- Hoffenheim wins
- Two in eight matches.
- Kramaric’s goals
- More than 150 for Hoffenheim.
- Kramaric last season
- 15 goals.
- Lyon’s position
- Leaders of Ligue 1.
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What people are saying
You can’t hand out playing time like that as a coach. Players simply have to earn those minutes through their performances.