Held in check at West Ham in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals (1-1), Olympique Lyonnais remains in good shape before meeting the Hammers next week at Groupama Stadium. A meeting which could have nevertheless turned to the advantage of the Lyonnais, in numerical superiority throughout the second period after the expulsion of Cresswell. Questioned at the end of this part, Houssem Aouar also regretted the lack of offensive efficiency of his team.
“We could have won, making the difference in the second half. We had a few chances, but we didn’t manage them well. It’s a bit mixed. There is a second round, it’s up to us to win it. We will approach Strasbourg with determination.declared in particular the Rhone environment at the microphone ofOLPLAY. Same story for Tanguy Ndombélé, author of the equalizing goal: “At 11 against 10, we take a goal. We have to settle for a draw today. It’s nice to score, but I would have preferred the victory for the team. We are going to prepare well for the return match, and for Strasbourg this weekend..
