Loaned to Botafogo, Adryelson and Jeffinho will play in the Copa Libertadores final this Saturday evening. Olympique Lyonnais coach Pierre Sage wanted to send them his encouragement, without guaranteeing them a return to the Gones squad.
This Saturday is not a day like any other for the Eagle Football galaxy. While Olympique Lyonnais prepares to host OGC Nice on Sunday in Ligue 1, Botafogo challenges Atlético Mineiro in the Copa Libertadores final. Pierre Sage's men therefore sent messages of encouragement to members of their footballing family. And more particularly to the Brazilians Adryelson and Jeffinho, loaned by the Rhone club to Botafogo.
« I will watchconfided the Gones coach at a press conference. First of all, Botafogo is part of the family (Eagle Football), and we have players in Botafogo who were in our squad. Adryelson scored recently (against Palmeiras), and we are happy for him. After his goal, he made a sign at the end of the match. What if it was a dedication to his son or to OL? They are both. We are very happy that Adryelson and Jeffinho are experiencing this final. We push them. And we hope they will win. »
Sage does not guarantee them anything
« These are players who were very decent when they were hereadded Pierre Sage. They are on loan. They might as well come back with positive energy if they come back. » Apparently, the technician is not sure of reinstating the two Brazilians at the end of their respective loans this winter. It must be said that the central defender and the winger have not made an impression on Lyon, whose owner John Textor has already announced his desire to downsize the squad with five or six departures. Not sure if the addition of two additional players is planned.
