If Saint-Etienne and Lyon do not swim in the same waters, the ranking photograph will not count on Sunday evening. Because a derby remains a derby. And that this one is perhaps the most electric in French football. In search of success to resume its march forward, OL, who turned Thursday against Hoffenheim, are preparing to bring out their artillery against the rival.
“When we knew that Saint-Étienne was moving up to Ligue 1, it was an important date for us, warned Alexandre Lacazette. We’re there, it’s good. I wouldn’t say there is impatience because we play every three days and we have just returned from Germany (2-2 against Hoffenheim in the Europa League), we want to play this match and we will be ready. I’m excited, it will be my first derby at Groupama Stadium. »
“ When you arrive in Lyon, we will explain to you and immerse you in Lyon culture. No, I don’t wear green, it’s a color I don’t have and I know I can wear other colors so, yes, it’s forbidden at home. We explain to non-Lyon residents how important the derby is, and they are sometimes surprised to see that it is of such importance. There are even supporters who prefer to win the two derbies rather than the Championship. It’s true that Saint-Étienne is going through a difficult period (16th, 10 points after 10 days), but they have quality and are tough in duels. They play well on the counterattack and even if it’s not always dream football, you still have to be careful“, concluded the Lyon striker. The stage is set.
The expected compositions:
Lyon : Perri – Maitland-Niles, Caleta-Car, Niakhaté, Tagliafico – Veretout, Matic, Tolisso – Cherki, Lacazette, Fofana.
Saint-Etienne : Larsonneur – Mason, Batubinsika, Nadé, Pétrot – Boakye, Bouchouari, Ekwah, Mouton, Davitashvili – Sissoko.
Where to watch the match?
This match between Olympique Lyonnais and AS Saint-Etienne counting for the 11th day of Ligue 1 will be broadcast this Sunday on DAZN, from 8:45 p.m.
