Match context
Toulouse Football Club's first Ligue 1 match of the 2026-2027 season takes place this Saturday night at the Stadium against Olympique Lyonnais. Lyon is looking to qualify for the new Champions League, with more than €20 million at stake.
Stakes for Lyon
Lyon played in Turkey on Tuesday, ending the home leg in a draw. The return match against Fenerbahçe will take place on Wednesday. A win against the TFC would be an opportunity to consolidate its European position.
Toulouse prepares its squad
Under new coach Jens Berthel Askou, the TFC has selected an about twenty-player team, largely revamped during the summer transfer window. This is the first official lineup featuring the European prospect Thomas Jørgensen.
Key players
The selected players are: Restes, Niflore, Collin, McKenzie, Koumbassa, Tapé, Odugu, Messala, Diago, Thomas Jørgensen, Casseres, Shmidt, Sauer, Vignolo, Hidalgo, Gboho, Oppong, Russel Rowe, Saka, Azzizi. All are officially with Toulouse Football Club.
