ASSE: the Lyonnais launch hostilities against the Greens!

We already have to go back to January 21 to find the last derby between OL and ASSE. A meeting which ended with the victory of the Lyonnais, thanks to a goal from Moussa Dembélé at the start of the match, a few months before the Greens' descent to Ligue 2, for two seasons. Back in the elite, the Saint-Etienne club will return to OL and the Groupama Stadium, without its supporters since a travel ban on Saint-Etienne supporters has also been the subject of a prefectural decree, in addition to a decree ministerial.

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Olivier Dall'Oglio: “we take the place of PSG”

For this highly anticipated and important match for both teams, lacking points, the date was obviously noted on the calendar. “It’s been a long time since this derby took place. Everyone quickly gets into derby mode, with the idea of ​​spreading the positive energy necessary to get through this match. It's not just a question of energy. I have always followed all the derbies, because it is true that they mobilize a lot of energy and attention. We are going to be worthy representatives of this entire public. Today, I am a pure Lyonnais, imbued with this culture. I look forward to playing every match, but this one in particular. I’ve been living in Lyon for 26 years.”admitted Pierre Sage at a press conference.

“It’s a national event. The proof, we play Sunday at 8:45 p.m., we take the place of PSG. There is a lot of interest in this match, it is very followed nationally. Players expect a party and something different. There will be commitment, the guys will be there. It will unite the group even more and we need it”approved Olivier Dall'Oglio, also at a press conference this Friday. Accustomed to derbies, Alexandre Lacazette, the Lyon captain, shared his experience.

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Alexandre Lacazette will play his first derby at Groupama Stadium

When we knew they were moving up to Ligue 1, it was an important date for us. “Here we are, it’s good. (…) I am excited at the idea of ​​playing in a derby. This will be my first derby at Groupama Stadium. I prepare all matches the same way. They have always been our rivals, and there are even supporters who prefer to win both derbies rather than the championship. When you arrive in Lyon, we will explain to you and immerse you in Lyon culture. No, I'm not wearing green; It’s a color I don’t have at home.”he added, with humor.

And while the Greens are in the play-off position and the Lyonnais remain on two consecutive draws in Ligue 1, and two matches without a victory in the Europa League, this 125th derby will be decisive for the two teams, before the international break. “We must transform emotion into a positive force, so that it does not paralyze the players, but brings cohesion and solidarity. We will be faced with placed attacks and will have to be very reactive in the event of losing the ball. I like to see my team win by playing well”added Pierre Sage. See you Sunday evening (8:45 p.m.) to follow this shock.

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