Alexandre Lacazette is unanimous in Lyon. This was the case during his first visit. This is still the case today during his second experience between Rhône and Saône. But far from his home ground in Lyon, the 32-year-old footballer is divisive. Recently, his case was at the center of debates during the UNFP Trophies of our beloved Ligue 1. When the footballers selected for the title of best player in the championship were announced, the OL striker did not been appointed. Kylian Mbappé (PSG), who was crowned; Ousmane Dembélé (PSG), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (OM), Pierre Lees-Melou (Brest) and Edon Zhegrova (Lille) were preferred. As soon as the selected candidates were announced, Les Gones supporters were offended on social networks. They did not understand the absence of the Lyon captain, author of 17 goals and 2 assists this season. He is currently third top scorer for the 2023-24 financial year, behind KM7 and Jonathan David but ahead of PEA and many others. The General is surely paying for his complicated first part of the season with OL, even if subsequently he was very impressive and carried his team. This was not enough to secure a place among the five nominated for the UNFP Trophies. Same thing regarding the French team. Alexandre Lacazette was not selected to participate in the next European Championship in Germany (June 14 to July 14).
Which isn’t really a surprise. DD has been shunning the striker for years. His last appearance in the rooster jersey dates back to November 14, 2017 during a friendly against Germany (2-2). Since then, nothing. “Lacaz’s” selection counter remains stuck at 16 caps (3 goals). Even if everyone expected his absence, this choice still caused talk. Some supporters or observers did not understand this decision, especially since he performed much better than Randal Kolo Muani (PSG) for example. He was also cited among the forgotten ones on the list by many media, including ours. But the Blues coach, who visibly has difficulty with Lacazette, has decided. On the Lyon side, this choice caused a reaction. “If I were Didier Deschamps I would have taken Alex Lacazette, that’s for sure”confided Orel Mangala, who should play the Euro with Belgium.
