We do not yet know how John Textor will react to this draw at Fenerbahçe (0-0). The president of Lyon, who spoke with Paulo Fonseca, the former Lille coach recently dismissed from AC Milan, clearly weakened Pierre Sage’s position. Since the start of the year, Lyon has not made any progress. After the very fortunate victory against Montpellier (1-0), OL followed up with a defeat at Brest (2-1) and a draw against Toulouse (0-0) in Ligue 1, and above all a pitiful elimination in the Cup. from France to Bourgoin, an N3 club.
But on an accounting level, this draw in Türkiye in the Europa League can be considered a good result for Lyon. With now With 4 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, OL still remains in a very good position (provisionally 3rd) for direct qualification for the round of 16 of this Europa League. It will have to be validated next Thursday against the Bulgarians of Ludogorets next Thursday. For the future of Pierre Sage, the trip to Nantes on Sunday during the 19th day of Ligue 1 will inevitably be crucial.
In this match, Lyon had a big scare before half-time. After a big opportunity wasted by Saïd Benrahma who procrastinated by wanting to cross when the shot seemed necessary, Niakhaté received a red card on the Turkish counter (45th + 6). But fortunately for OL, it was canceled by VAR. The Lyonnais nevertheless lost Malick Fofana to injury (41st). In the second period, Lyon failed to make the difference but resisted without damage the good end of the match from José Mouhrino’s players who brought in Dzeko and Saint-Maximin to wake up their attack.
“We are not going through an easy time, we are aware of not being at our level. But it’s a match that can do us good to get going again and continue a series,” hopes Alexandre Lacazette, speaking to Canal +.
