Lyon and Metz face each other this Sunday for the 11th day of Ligue 1 (1 p.m.). Here is the expected line-up for OL.
“There was something unacceptable and we cannot move past it“. Fabio Grosso’s latest media outing obviously went beyond the simple framework of football. With his eyebrow still swollen by the serious injury he suffered following the broken window of the Lyon bus in Marseille on Sunday, the Italian technician tried to refocus on the green rectangle. “ It gets better, it has to get better“.
It will be necessary, if we consider that Lyon must quickly return to its current affairs. Fallen at the back of the pack, Les Gones are approaching a match of the utmost importance against FC Metz, 16th in the standings and having become a direct competitor by force of circumstances.
A victory would allow OL to come within three points of their opponent, while a setback would plunge the club into an even deeper crisis.
Grosso’s choices scrutinized
“ With what just happened, it strengthened the bonds. I saw players and people marked but very united behind the coach. Despite the trauma, I have a group behind the coach and behind the club. We want to get back on track. We will try to transcribe it in terms of sporting performance on Sunday“, explained Anthony Lopes at a press conference.
🦁 Our group convened for the reception of @FCMetzthis Sunday at 1 p.m. @GroupamaStadium 🔴🔵
🎫 👉 https://t.co/qLdDr3EiqV#OLFCM pic.twitter.com/MQcbKQI5Rj
— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) November 4, 2023
In this heavy context, Fabio Grosso’s choices will still be scrutinized. For this famous match in Marseille, the OL coach made a very strong decision by removing Rayan Cherki from his group. The management of the French Espoir international will be closely observed, especially for a match where OL should have the ball in large proportions.
The answer was given on Saturday with the group chosen by the 2006 Italian world champion. Rayan Cherki was back. Will it start later at 1 p.m.?
