Thibaut FalconnatDecember 12, 2024
Lyon-Frankfurt is one of the big shocks of the 6th day of the Europa League. Les Gones will have to be wary of Eintracht’s flamboyant attack this season led by Hugo Ekitike. Since his departure from PSG, the French striker has been shining in Germany.
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A huge meeting awaits Lyon this Thursday, December 12 (9:00 p.m. on CANAL+). The Lyonnais welcome Eintracht Frankfurt for a top-of-the-table duel in this Europa League regular season. Seventh before the start of the 6th day, OL are three points behind their German opponent with 13 points on the clock. These are two teams in form who face each other at Groupama Stadium with two attacks which have been shaking the nets for several weeks. If the Gones have something to be afraid of with Alexandre Lacazette, Rayan Cherki, Saïd Benrahma in particular, Frankfurt also has some good equipment at their disposal. Omar Marmoush, fourth top scorer in Europe since the start of the season, and Hugo Ekitike who is experiencing a real renaissance in Germany.
From the Paris bench to take flight with the Frankfurt Eagles
Purchased permanently from PSG last summer, the French striker is flourishing far from the French capital. In the Bundesliga, the French international hopeful shines in the red and white jersey as he has already scored 6 goals and delivered 3 assists in 11 matches. With the German team, he found his percussion and finishing qualities that he had demonstrated at Reims, allowing him to catch the eye of the Parisian leaders. The 22-year-old went from the bench at the Parc des Princes to a starting place in one of the best teams across the Rhine in just a few months. With Frankfurt, the Champenois is 2nd in the championship behind Bayern Munich and 3rd in the Europa League regular season standings.
The speed of Marmoush and Ekitike could hurt OL
He is part of one of the most formidable duos in Europe this season alongside Egyptian Omar Marmoush. His partner has 13 goals in the Bundesliga in 12 games, only one less than Harry Kane. The Pharaoh also scored 3 goals on the European scene, bringing his total to 17 in all competitions (1 in the German Cup). The Frankfurt team plays with a game made of rapid transitions which relies on the speed qualities of its two attackers. The example was again striking on Sunday December 1 on the Heidenheim pitch (0-4 victory). Marmoush, double scorer and Ekitike, who scored late in the match, were able to easily take advantage of the spaces left by the opposing defense. Olympique Lyonnais will have to be vigilant against the German counterattacks. Especially when we know that Lyon likes to have the ball and play high in the opposing camp. This could leave a lot of space behind the Rhone defenders. Hugo Ekitike’s speed could then make the difference. Lyon is warned.
