At Olympique Lyonnais, it is difficult today to ignore the impact of Corentin Tolisso. Boss of the industry, technical and mental leader, the 2018 world champion has been performing at a high level since his return to Lyon. However, despite regained regularity and a central role in Lyon’s revival, his name has not appeared in Didier Deschamps’ lists for years. An absence which raises questions, as the former Bavarian seems to deserve this return to the French team.
His teammate Abner did not hide his incomprehension on this subject this Friday at a press conference. “I’ve been here for a year and a half. He played almost all the matches at the top, and of course he must return to the selection. There is a real difference on the pitch when he is there.» For several years, supporters and observers have been calling for another chance for Tolisso. But despite his great performances and his weight in the Lyon collective, the tricolor door has still not opened again. It remains to be seen how much longer his performances can be ignored.
