Before meeting Anthony Lopes at Lille-Nantes this Saturday, Bruno Genesio paid tribute to his former player.
171. This is the number of matches in which Anthony Lopes was used by Bruno Genesio at OL. Coincidentally with the calendar, the two men will meet this Saturday at 7 p.m., for Lopes' first match with the FCN, which travels to the LOSC pitch. At a press conference on Friday, the former Lyon coach had touching words about the 34-year-old goalkeeper.
“I know he suffered a lot”
“I have a special bond with Anthony, which I had during training and among the professionals. It's a wink, a sign of destiny, perhaps his first meeting will be against LOSC which I manage. It's a pleasure to see him again, because I know he suffered a lot. The situation was very difficult for him. You don't erase 24 years in a club without a little pang in the heart when it ends badly. I am happy that he has found training in Ligue 1 to play. He has ants in his legs, I often spoke about it with him during this period. I don’t know if it’s a good thing, but I’m happy that he can put the gloves on again and play again,” he said.
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