L’absence d’Alexandre Lacazette in the group ofOL against Toulouse FC begins to reveal its secrets. The muscular injury, put forward as the reason, does not seem to be the real reason. Progress believes he knows why the captain was dismissed.
OL: A “diplomatic injury” for Alexandre Lacazette?
Absent from the OL group last Saturday, during the 18th day of Ligue 1, Alexandre Lacazette is back for the European Cup. He is in the group of 20 players selected by Pierre Sage to face Fenerbahçe on Thursday, on the penultimate day of the group stage of the Europa League. A priori, the “General” seems to have recovered from the embarrassment which deprived him of the match against TFC.
However, a regional daily claims to know the real reason for Alexandre Lacazette's absence. Officially withdrawn due to “muscle discomfort”as indicated by Olympique Lyonnais, it would in reality be a “diplomatic injury”.
Mercato: Textor wants the departure of the captain of Olympique Lyonnais
John Textor would seek to part ways with the 33-year-old center forward during this winter transfer window, while he still has five months of contract left in Lyon. His significant salary, estimated at 500,000 euros per month, weighs heavily on the club's payroll.
-The president of OL would therefore push Alexandre Lacazette towards the exit, which would allow the club to save 2.5 million euros. A precedent exists with Anthony Lopeswhose salary was also substantial and who was pushed out this winter after six months away from the professional team.
Clubs from Saudi Arabia would be interested in recruiting the Les Gones striker, but the latter does not seem inclined to go into exile in the Gulf before the end of his contract. As a reminder, the DNCG has imposed payroll regulations on Olympique Lyonnais, which is also prohibited from recruiting.
