Invited to appear at a press conference two days before the derby against AS Saint-Étienne, Alexandre Lacazette (kindly) launched the hostilities. The Olympique Lyonnais striker, scorer this week in the Europa League, recalled how the rivalry with the club 60 km away was rooted in tradition. “When you arrive in Lyon, we explain things to you and immerse you in Lyon culture. No, I'm not wearing green; it's a color that I don't have at home and I know that I can wear other colors, so yes, it's forbidden in my house”, said the player trained in Lyon.
“An important date for us”
After two seasons in Ligue 2, the Greens ensured their return to the elite and, at the same time, the holding of new derbies. After their delicate start to the season (16e out of 18 after 10 days), and what's more outside, the mission will not be easy, Sunday November 10 (8:45 p.m.). “When we knew they were moving up to Ligue 1, it was an important date for us. We're there, it's good. It's true that they are going through a difficult period, but they have quality and are tough in duels. They play well on the counterattack. This is a team that we will have to be wary of. Even if it is not always dream football, we will still have to be vigilant,” warns Alexandre Lacazette.
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6e of Ligue 1 before this weekend, undefeated for five matches in the league, OL will be able to benefit from the support of their public. “As for what happens outside, it’s the capos who take care of it. I'm not going to add more, we just want everything to go well. I know they will be behind us, but I don't want us to get in trouble. If we can avoid certain songs so that everything goes well, that's better. »
