The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympique-Lyonnais-c40130 supremo was happy to see the former AC Milan midfielder give a good account of his talents in a tricky game against Toulouse which Les Gones lost 3-0
A good half hour play in his first Ligue 1 appearance of 2012 from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Yoann-Gourcuff-c37416 means that the France international may yet have a future at Olympique Lyonnais. Since his arrival at the Stade de Gerland from Bordeaux, the attacking midfielder’s career
has hit rock bottom and is besieged with injury and form issues.
This season, the 25-year-old spent most of his time on the treatment table and was largely confined to cameo appearances by coach Remi Garde who has seemingly lost faith in his player’s abilities.
However, upon his return to the field, Gourcuff gave a good performance against Toulouse. Though Les Gones lost 3-0, Gourcuff played pretty well for a player who has been sidelined with injury.
This Sunday, Les Gones would play against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Lorient-c39153, a team that Gourcuff’s father coaches. And the midfielder would be keen on playing against his dad.
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas was happy to see Gourcuff show signs of recovery. While talking to L’Equipe, Aulas said that Gourcuff showed a lot of heart and commitment ad would do well against his father’s side if given the chance.
“I am very glad Yoann made the trip. I am also satisfied that Remi used him to protect the game getting out of hand at 2-0, but this was the maximum he could do. He showed spirit that you want to see in him. On Sunday, he faces his father’s team and if used
by Remi, he will have the heart to show his qualities that were feared at one point.”
And Gourcuff feels that he still has a chance to play for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 at the Euros if he puts in a good performance in the final few games of the season.
“I am very happy that at the end of the seven games, he will have the opportunity to demonstrate to Laurent Blanc that he can come to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032,” says Aulas who is keen to see his player represent Les Bleus this summer.
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