Little by little, even if it remains fragile, OL seem to be getting back on track after a difficult start to the season. What hope can make the Grand Stade a fortress that is difficult to take like in the era of the titles?
There is no question here of proclaiming loud and clear that the “Grand OL” is back. The last seasons, and overall the results of this 2024-2025 vintage, do not go in this direction. However, since the appointment of Pierre Sage A little less than a year ago, it is clear that the results are improving. It’s not yet very regular, but the second part of the 2023-2024 financial year was very good, and currently, Alexandre’s teammates Lacazette shows us a better face after a difficult start to the campaign.
Remaining on four consecutive victories before the break, the Rhone residents raised their heads, and displayed generally better performances. There is still work to be done, because Lucas Perri is very busy, but they seem to be following the right path. “When we see the last seasons, obviously the situation has changed. But there is the beginning of a revival with a little more maturity and control, especially against Nantes. (2-0), underlines Nicolas Puydebois In As long as there are Gone. This is what we have to be able to do over time, to experience an encounter without being in danger. This is what will make Olympique Lyonnais become a fortress again, not the status of the club or its past.”
Confirm the glimpsed increase in power
We can’t wait to see what the next games will bring against Le Havre (Sunday, 3 p.m.), Besiktas (24/10) and Auxerre (27/10), which will confirm the rise in power of Corentin’s partners Tolisso. Because it is by aligning successes that John’s objectives Weavernamely regaining the Champions League, and who knows, competing with Paris Saint-Germain for the title, will be accomplished. Today, we are not there yet.
This will mainly involve victories at home, leaving no hope for the visitors of coming to score a blow in Décines. “These are the victories that make us fear or not OL. By chaining successes at home, you can transmit fear. But for this, you must have a clear game plan, know how to press, stifle the opponent and succeed in managing your subject. It’s not completely there yet, but with the latest results, it may come, says Enzo Real. If the opposition feels that by jumping in any way they can be punished, then yes, they will be afraid and will place their block lower.”
For the moment, Lyon’s record in its lair is three wins for two losses in all competitions. If we look further at the appointment of Sage on the bench, we arrive at a record of twelve victories, four defeats and two draws in eighteen receptions. A rather positive total, but which will need to be improved to claim better at the end of the current financial year.
A long road to maturity
In the field, this still requires having control over the display of posters. “Opponents must be afraid to travel to Parc OL. They must not settle in or impose themselves on the outside. But the balance is still fragile, especially defensively. This team is convalescing, it does not yet have control over the entire duration of a match, there is still learning to do, lists Puydebois. To dictate the law at home, we need more collective maturity and playing together.”
The former goalkeeper, triple French champion from 2003 to 2005, also draws a parallel with the club’s great era during the 2000s.When we were masters at home, and the opposing teams came with the fear of taking 3 or 4-0, it was because we were flying over the championship. There was a real playing philosophy, maturity in our ranks, remembers our consultant. There, the group is young, and to instill that, we will have to move up the rankings, to prove ourselves regularly over several games.” The road will indeed be long for the Lyonnais before achieving such an aura among competitors. Inspiring fear in adversaries who travel to the Rhône will be a good start.
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