Corentin Tolisso delivered a real recital in the Europa League. Last Thursday, Olympique Lyonnais largely dominated Maccabi Tel-Aviv during the 5th day of the C3 league phase (6-0), and the Lyon midfielder was one of the great architects of this success. At 31, Tolisso scored a hat-trick, the first of his career. Even before the break, two other very clear situations could have increased the bill.
“It’s nice, it’s the first hat-trick of my career. With the physiotherapists, the day before the match, we were watching the Paris match and when Vitinha scored three goals, I told them that my dream was to score a hat-trick once in my career, just once.”he confided, quoted by L’Équipe. Consistent since the start of the season, the Lyonnais continues to string together performances.
His performances are now fueling the debate around a possible return to the French team. The main person concerned himself wonders about his absence. “But what more can I do? I saw that the question had been asked to the coach, who said: “Nothing, it’s just competition.” So I just want to continue to be consistent in my performance.”he explained in the columns of Dauphinéwith the 2026 World Cup in mind.
“The Europa League is not the Champions League”
However, not everyone is convinced that a return is imminent. On the waves of RMCEmmanuel Petit was reserved: “I wondered if he wasn’t in decline but he has returned to a satisfactory level… A future with the Blues? I find that the path is still very far. In the hierarchy, Deschamps even recalled KantĂ©. I’m not sure Deschamps makes it a priority. The Europa League is not the Champions League. I don’t see any warning signs. »
2018 world champion, Tolisso has 28 caps for 2 goals, the last dating from June 23, 2021. Coach Didier Deschamps has spoken on his case several times: “He may be called upon. He is doing very good things in Lyon. He was part of the victorious generation, I have not forgotten that. But I see that in a slightly more distant future. » A speech of caution.
