OL Lyonnes Faces Key Absences Ahead of Coupe de France Semi-Final The French women’s football team, Olympique Lyonnais féminin (OL Lyonnes), is set to face significant challenges as it prepares for its Coupe de France semi-final against Strasbourg. The squad will be missing several key players, including Melchie Dumornay and Tabitha Chawinga, who are sidelined due to injuries sustained during their recent Champions League qualifier against Wolfsburg. Inès Benyahia, another important forward, has also been ruled out of the match. These absences come at a critical juncture as the team aims to advance to the final of France’s premier domestic cup competition. The decision to rest Dumornay and Chawinga was made after they remained in the team’s medical facility on Saturday morning, following a grueling 120-minute match in the Champions League. The physical and mental toll of the qualifier, which saw OL Lyonnes secure a hard-fought victory, has left the duo unable to participate in the upcoming semi-final. Their absence will undoubtedly test the depth of the squad, as both players are among the team’s most consistent performers. Dumornay, in particular, has been a standout in attack, while Chawinga’s versatility in midfield has been crucial to the team’s tactical flexibility. Inès Benyahia’s forfait adds further pressure, as she is a key target striker who has been instrumental in recent matches. Her exclusion means OL Lyonnes will need to rely on younger or less experienced players to fill the gap. The team’s coaching staff will likely adjust their formation and strategy to compensate for the missing players, potentially shifting focus to defensive solidity or utilizing set-pieces to create scoring opportunities.#coupe_de_france #strasbourg #ol_lyonnais_feminin #melchie_dumornay #tabitha_chawinga
