There are only ten games left.
And OL are still there.
More than ever in the race.
Three weeks before receiving the PSG.
Apparently, everything is fine.
He even has 59 points after 28 days.
Only once in its history has this club done better.
It was the greater Lyon, in 2006-2007, coached by Gérard Houllier.
An OL which then flew over the debates in Ligue 1.
Currently, contrary to appearances, it does not fly over much.
Wednesday, he rowed, and rowed again, to overcome, with forceps, Rennes (1-0), yet at worst for several weeks.
But it is like the Lyon of 2021. Yes, it is still in the race.
Yes, he's still aiming for the title.
But he no longer has any margin.
The Rhone residents were often brilliant during their meetings during the first three months of the year 2020. Enterprising, exciting, inspired.
This is no longer the case.
The title contender has already lost two home games in 2021 against Metz (0-1) and Montpellier (1-2).
He beat very difficult Lens (3-2), Bordeaux (2-1) or Rennes (1-0).
Close matches, which could very well have turned the other way.
Like the success snatched from Brest (3-2) a few days ago.
“There are times more complicated, admits Tino Kadewere, also surprising during the first part of the season and a little more behind now, like his team.
We needed to win, we just took a point in Marseille.
Games like that, taking the 3 points, it gives confidence.
"
50th assist from Depay
Very average in Marseille (1-1) on Sunday, OL scrambled to dominate Rennes after a first period unworthy of a title candidate.
“We could only do better.
We lacked fluidity.
With the ball, we had to be much more fluid, more impactful, faster in our percussions ”, estimates Rudi Garcia.
At kickoff, the Lyon technician had left Houssem Aouar on the bench.
The latter offered the victory to Les Gones in the second half and three precious points (his 5th goal of the season in Ligue 1).
By the way, Memphis delivered his 50th assist with Lyon, already.
Only a certain… Juninho has done better than him since 2000. After the goal, Memphis, as a good captain, gathered and spoke to his troops.
Haranging his teammates.
"He hates defeat," proclaims his coach.
If OL are at this level of points, Memphis, 14 goals and 8 assists in L1 this season, has a lot to do with it.
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With small steps, without boasting, without bulging the torso, the Rhone club is therefore still there.
“The second half was much better.
We had a lot of situations, ”says Garcia, with a goal in mind:“ We wanted to be first at 8:59 pm and we were.
"But to be first short, on the evening of the 38th day, OL will have to be much better than in recent weeks.
Because in 2021, he does not have the "mouth" of a champion.
