Corentin Tolisso is the new captain of Olympique Lyonnais. After the departure of Alexandre Lacazette at the Neom SC, the former Bayern Munich player is preparing to assume a whole new responsibility during this season.
Present at a press conference, two days before the trip from Lyon to Lens, the 31 -year -old returned to this change of status. “It is a very great pride to be the captain of OL, I would not have even dreamed of that when I was little. Having this armband represents a lot for me ” he said.
Long expected to leave, the midfielder finally made the choice to stay at OL, despite the difficult moments that the club went through this summer. However, Tolisso did not hide having reflected at length: “I asked myself questions yes, especially in this hectic period. But today I am in OL and I am very happy to be there. »»
Tolisso satisfied with the new management
Very close to relegation, OL experienced an agitated summer. Change of president, many departures … shook the Rhone club. The French international reveals that he was worried during this period of doubt: “We were in the blur during the holidays and I was afraid, I will not hide it from you, they (the leaders of OL) managed to solve all the problems but it is certain that it was a little disturbing. »»
Today, the situation seems to improve for the Gones. OL won four of six preparation matches. A revival that Corentin Tolisso attributes to the change of direction: ” I think we got to go over it. I also think that it is with the fact that the new direction has arrived, that it is a little more framed, a little quieter, a little more organized, less vague, it makes us feel good. On the ground, we can transcribe what the coach asks us. So, I think the paradox is there. We managed to make a nice preseason despite everything that happened before. »»
