There's no question that Tottenham have been handed one of the toughest draws on the Europa League Round of 32. Lyon are currently second in Ligue 1 though they're play hasn't been the best the last couple matches. It'll be an excellent test for Spurs and Andre Villas-Boas said as much in the media, making the point that this should be a good test of how ready Spurs are to compete at the next level.
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Olympique Lyonnais: Preview and TV schedule
Tottenham will face an extremely tough Round of 32 tie against Olympique Lyonnais, who currently sit second in Ligue 1
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It's generally believed that Lyon boss Remi Garde will tinker with his lineup in an attempt to get his team going again. Yoann Gourcuff, who is having a miserable time of it this season, could get a chance to prove he deserves to be a regular member of the starting XI for Garde.
Villas-Boas is extremely thin up front with only one healthy striker in Emmanuel Adebayor. If anything happens to him, AVB may have to start improvising a bit. There will be one major lineup change for Spurs as Brad Friedel will start in goal over regular first choice Hugo Lloris.
Tottenham injuries and suspensions
Out: Jermain Defoe (ankle), Sandro (knee), Younes Kaboul (knee). In doubt: None.
Lyon injuries and suspensions
Out: None. In Doubt: None.
Jermain Defoe and Younes Kaboul are both a couple weeks away from being fit, while Sandro is out for the season with a knee injury.
Match Date/Time: 8 p.m. local, 3 p.m. ET
Venue: White Hart Lane, London, England
TV: FOX Soccer (U.S.), ITV 1 (U.K.)
Online: FOX Soccer 2 Go (U.S.)
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