Paulo Fonseca Reveals Major Update on Roman Yaremchuk’s Role at OL

Match: OL vs. OGC Nice
Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Kick-off Time: 20:45
Key Player: Roman Yaremchuk, on loan from Olympiakos
Notable Absences: Afonso Moreira, Endrick

Casey Halston

Published: February 15, 2026 2:34 PM ET

Paulo Fonseca Reveals Major Update on Roman Yaremchuk’s Role at OL

Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has recently made significant changes to their squad ahead of the upcoming match against OGC Nice. Following a disappointing spell, Martin Satriano was loaned to Getafe, prompting OL to seek a more powerful forward. They have secured the services of Roman Yaremchuk, who has arrived on loan from Olympiakos.

Roman Yaremchuk’s Recovery and Impact

Roman Yaremchuk, a 30-year-old Ukrainian striker, initially missed several matches due to a calf injury. However, he is now fit and ready to contribute, with expectations high for his performance. According to OL’s head coach Paulo Fonseca, Yaremchuk could play a pivotal role in their offensive tactics.

Upcoming Match Details

The match against Nice is scheduled for Sunday at 20:45. Fonseca indicated that Yaremchuk is prepared to start, highlighting the need for the team to explore various strategies due to a shortage of available players.

Strategic Adjustments

With key players Afonso Moreira and Endrick unavailable for the match against Nice, Fonseca is actively looking for solutions to enhance the team’s attacking capabilities. The coach noted that Yaremchuk is one of the options being considered to bolster their offensive lineup.