Corentin Tolisso during OL – Montpellier (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP)
Left on the bench at kick-off like Rayan Cherki, Corentin Tolisso was the subject of a precautionary principle by Pierre Sage. Even if the entry from the middle showed that OL were better with the native of Tarare.
Unlike Maxence He would lie downthe one-week break had done Corentin good Tolisso. Exited before the half-hour mark in the Coupe de France, the midfielder felt a slight muscular alert and did not take any risks. The end of year rest allowed the world champion to cut and thus return to form when he resumed last Monday. Only, no trace of Tolisso at kick-off against MontpellierSATURDAY. However, he had taken part in the training open to the public on Thursday but had respected a planned program the rest of the week. Maybe not 100% yet, Pierre Sage therefore preferred to establish Jordan Veretout and keep a cartridge on the bench, like for Rayan Cherki. “There was a health aspect with Corentin Tolisso, following his exit during the last match of the year”confirmed the coach of theOL.
“Don’t put him in danger because the team was playing badly”
Dominated in the midfield,OL could have changed many things at the break to thwart the plans of Montpellier. Nevertheless, Pierre Sage refused to react urgently with a decision taken on the spot. Tolisso's physical condition also encouraged him not to overreact and gave the starters a chance. The bet was missed. “In view of the commitment I had made, I did not want to bring him in before the 60th. Sometimes, you have to be patient so as not to buy yourself a problem over three, four matches. Ultimately, he “It's better to give up 15 minutes and tell yourself that things can change as was the case in Lille. I didn't want to put Corentin in danger because the team was playing badly.”
Finally, the entry at the 65th of Corentin Tolisso brought a little more dynamism and desire to this Lyon team which lacked so much. Although it didn't make the game any more appealing.
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