One goal scored, one win and two losses. This is how to quantify the start of the pre-season for Olympique Lyonnais. After a short, poor success in content against De Treffers, a Dutch amateur football club (2-1), the Rhodaniens did not really exist against Manchester United by not framing any shots (1-0). Four days later, in Molenbeek, the Lyonnais lost by the same scoreline, once again proving harmless (1-0).
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A very disappointing attack, Clinton Mata interesting
Above all, the Gones conceded two goals in two matches on careless errors and set pieces, which was already lacking last season. Sunday evening, against the Belgians, the Lyonnais had control of the ball, but did not offer anything in front of goal, despite the presence of Jeffinho, Mohamed El Arouch, Amin Sarr and Alexandre Lacazette. After the meeting, Laurent Blanc confirmed that “in the area of truth, in terms of scoring chances, it’s too insufficient”also stating that it was above all a physical preparation course and that “fatigue can be seen on some players following the internship in the Netherlands”.
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Against Molenbeek, Mohamed El Arouch managed and Clinton Mata put in a solid performance in central defence. The new recruit even received praise from his teammates after the game. But beyond that, OL were mainly fishing in the attacking animation, because if Lacazette was denied a goal for offside, Jeffinho was not at the level and Amin Sarr was, once again, disappointed. Finally, in attack, only El Arouch asserted his technique and tried things. The incumbents have disappointed and it is not the unwanted Reine-Adelaïde, Kadewere and Toko Ekambi, who came into play at the end of the match, brought freshness.
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Laurent Blanc asks for reinforcements
“In the finishing zone, you need talent, experience and a habit of scoring. We are currently lacking that (…) We haven’t scored a goal for two games. If you want to score, you have to be dangerous, that’s our negative rating. I hope a few more players will join the squad during the transfer window.”, explained the Gones technician. Even if the transfer window risks remaining in slow motion with the recent decision of the DNCG. However, it remains impossible to take stock right away and Laurent Blanc knows it. Already, he should find Dejan Lovren for the rest of the preparation, he who was injured during the match against De Treffers.
In addition, the former PSG coach was impatiently awaiting this start to the week to find his hopes Rayan Cherki, Castello Lukeba, Bradley Barcola and Maxence Caqueret, not yet recovered from his injury with the Blueberries. “They are important to us because they started last season. We also need them because we lack the link between the lines. It’s obvious. The rest will have to be more tactical before the start of the season.. All in the hope of not seeing his jewel Barcola be sold to Paris Saint-Germain, which makes it a priority. Before two important matches against Celta de Vigo and Crystal Palace, OL’s full group will have two big weeks to prepare for the start of Ligue 1 on August 18 against Strasbourg and show progress.
Pub. on 07/24/2023 15:15 Update on 07/24/2023 15:52
2023-07-24 13:15:00
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