Very bad news for OL

Published: March 3, 2024

By: Manu Tournoux

Facing Lens, this Sunday evening in Ligue 1, Olympique Lyonnais will have to do without an important element.

At the end of the 24th day of Ligue 1, Olympique Lyonnais welcomes RC Lens to Groupama Stadium this Sunday evening. A poster in which Alexandre Lacazette will not take part.

Hit in a thigh on Tuesday, during the quarter-final of the Coupe de France won by OL against Strasbourg (0-0, 4-3 tab), the “General” was spared by Pierre Sage during the last training sessions. And clearly, he is not 100% ready to face the Blood and Gold.

12 goals in L1 this season

Consequently, the former Gunner does not appear in the group disclosed this Sunday morning by the Rhone club. A package that is inevitably detrimental for the Lyonnais.

Captain and top scorer for Les Gones this season, Alexandre Lacazette has scored 12 goals in the league. He has scored 9 of OL’s 14 goals in the last nine rounds of Ligue 1.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.