Lyon Considers Resting Key Players For Nancy Match

Plans Lyon coach Claude Puel to rest key players for Friday's game against Nancy French League because he wants to keep them fresh for the match next week's Champions League against Real Madrid.

While Lyon is fighting the French title, Puel told his players at risk of burning more than seven times the former champions face busy schedule to seven games in the next month.

"I must admit that I always asked myself this question. I have several options and I have not decided yet," Puel said. "If I have to (change) will be in front because it is always in this area that need more refreshing. "

Puel could replace its front-Bafetimbi Gomis and Lisandro Lopez, Jimmy Briand and bring Bosnia midfielder Miralem Pjanic a straight swap in France playmaker Yoann Gourcuff.

"Jimmy is a player who never gives up and works hard every day in training. He is always cheerful, even though I know he is not happy not playing, "said Puel." With regard Miralem, I have no concerns about it either. It is true that he has the same profile as Yoann Gourcuff. "

Lyon, Real Madrid plays at home Tuesday, and then the French leader travels to play next weekend in Lille.

"I know that is not easy for certain players, but they need to know that we are entering a period where we have a game every three days," said Puel. "Unlike in January or February, to participate fully in all these games."