OL players celebrate Fofana’s goal in Toulouse (Twitter by Rayan Cherki)
With a severe lack of inspiration and desire, OL did not show the face they hoped for against Toulouse, but left with an unexpected victory (1-2). The Lyonnais are giving themselves some breathing space in the standings.
L’OL was it finally launched after its success in the Europa League on Thursday? This was the question that arose when the Lyonnais traveled to Toulouse this Sunday. The answer is far from positive. Some will highlight the eight changes made by Pierre Sage compared to the match against Olympiakos but that doesn’t explain everything. Yes, the absence of continuity does not help in stringing together good performances. However, by giving playing time to everyone and rewarding some, the coach seeks to create a group dynamic. At the Stadium, it was clearly shattered with attitudes that were sad to see and above all incomprehensible. OL miraculously leaves with three points Toulousebut we still wonder how (1-2). William Subtractions had nothing to do for 90 minutes and yet had to go for the ball twice in his goal.
A glaring lack of desire and combativeness
OL were looking to reassure themselves in the Pink City, they left with a few more questions. Having secured its first away victory, the Lyon team is giving itself some air in the standings. With this certainly positive result, the technical staff will have to resolve attitudes which raise a question. We were able to see Wilfried Zahastarting for the first time since his arrival, not being happy to go out, but the body language of the Ivorian like that of the eleven holders clearly did not go well. The entrants did not necessarily do better, even if the intensity increased a notch, but OL clearly did not provide the necessary ingredients this Sunday. All you have to do is see the alignment of Caleta-Car et Abner on the opening score of Toulouse to understand that this afternoon was going to be long… The passive Lyon block, Go away didn’t ask for so much to open the scoring just before the quarter of an hour, after having already had an opportunity in the 4th.
Another crazy scenario for the Lyonnais
In the visual impression, we also didn’t get the impression that the Pitchouns really put pressure on Lucas’ goal Perri. However, the Brazilian goalkeeper still had to be vigilant to repel a shot at the near post during the first act then a volley of Caceres (49th). And what about this reflex stop in added time on a Madjer from Joshua King. Criticized afterABOUT following his failed restart, the former Botafogo saved his team on Sunday with this parade. Because aside from that, OL had achieved the feat of not having had a single shot on target for 92 minutes. And as always, a twist of fate on one side benefited the other. A percussion of Cherki and a shot repelled by Remains benefited Malick Breathe to offer an unexpected victory to OL.
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