Already weakened by the DNCG sanctions, Lyon Foot seems undermined by tensions in his locker room. The captain Alexandre Lacazette recently expressed his deep sadness at the situation ofAnthony Lopesemblematic goalkeeper of theOL sidelined since the start of the season.
Lyon Foot: Alexandre Lacazette cries injustice against legend Anthony Lopes
Alexandre Lacazette (33), captain of Lyon Foot, spoke about the difficult situation of Anthony Lopes (34) at OL. He deplores the sidelining of the goalkeeper, whom he still considers “very efficient in training”.
“Anthony remains a legend of the club, given all the matches he played, the great seasons he had and his numerous nominations among the best goalkeepers”declared the leader of Lyon Foot, in an interview given to media Square.
Informed of his status as replacement for the benefit of Lucas Perry and invited to leave the club during the last summer transfer window, Anthony Lopes preferred to honor his contract, which runs until June 2025. Unfortunately, this choice led to him being excluded from the professional group coached by Pierre Sage. In addition, the Lyon management recruited Remy Descamps to strengthen competition at the goalkeeper position.
OL: The captain hopes for a base for the Olympique Lyonnais goalkeeper
Alexandre Lacazette believes that his friend and teammate should have seized the opportunity to join another club in order to continue playing regularly, after eleven consecutive seasons as a starter at OL. The “General” told the source that he would have “preferred that Anthony found a club where he could flourish last summer”. “Unfortunately he was not so lucky. It's really unfortunate and sad, but it's part of football.”he added, showing himself as touched as his friend by the fate reserved for the latter.
Let's hope that Anthony Lopes can take the opportunity of the next winter transfer window to relaunch his career and find a club where he can express all his experience.
