Lyonnais by birth and career both as a player and as a coach, Raymond Domenech let loose on AS Saint-Etienne after OL's victory in the derby.
Olympique Lyonnais is no longer as radiant as it once was. From a club that played without forcing the European places too much to one that is not administratively sure of remaining in Ligue 1 at the end of the season, the line was apparently very fine. On the side of the Greens, the liability was not more famous. A descent into Ligue 2 and two seasons spent in the antechamber of the elite before returning to their historic rivals. Naturally, the first derby between the two clubs since January 21, 2022 (v. OL) did not attract all football observers with the same passion as before. After a 1-0 victory in an unspectacular match, OL were able to count on the support of Raymond Domenech who attacked AS Saint-Etienne at the end of the derby.
Raymond Domenech attacks the Greens
Coming out of Olympique Lyonnais' victory on home soil against AS Saint-Etienne, Raymond Domenech delighted in rediscovering the post-derby sensation. In the show L'Equipe du Soir, the former OL player and coach, native of Lyon, did not hide his satisfaction at seeing his team win. “ When we are from Lyon, today, you can tell me whatever you want. The main thing, the derby, you have to win it! We can say whatever we want. They were not flamboyant, it must be admitted. Saint-Étienne had situations, it was not a euphoric match, but it had to be won and Lyon won it. That's the main thing “, he explains.
Before that, Raymond Domenech specified that he was happy to be able to find Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1 to secure six points. “ It's always a pleasure to see this match again. I speak as a Lyonnais, not really as a technician. We are happy that Saint-Étienne is in the first division for this derby. It's a crowd in both stadiums, a great atmosphere and it's six points at the end of the year. We're always happy, that's what interests us “. Comments that will not please the people of Saint-Etienne who will be able to choose either to ignore them or to get annoyed.
