The Olympique Lyonnais president is not at all pleased to see his side drop crucial points against Stade Brestois as the result has further minimised their chances of playing in the Champions League next season
There is certainly no need to question the determination of Jean-Michel Aulas. The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899. Though it seems highly unlikely, Aulas is yet to give up on Champions
League football for next season.
A podium finished is of paramount importance for the Les Gones supremo even though his side trail Lille by 8 points with just three games left to play for in the Championnat.
Sunday’s draw against relegation-threatened Stade Brestois was a disappointing and unacceptable result for Lyon. Apart from keeping Remi Garde and goalscorer Yoann Gourcuff safe, the president chose to lash out at the rest of the side.
Aulas said that he was disappointed for Remi Garde who has made such a big effort to keep the team’s Champions League hopes alive. The president also said that his side needs to show a reaction in their next Ligue 1 encounter when they face Evian TG.
“I am disappointed with the lack of realism and the collective state of mind. Coupe de France has set us free. It’s a mess for OL and its supporters. I expect a reaction against Evian, it’s a matter of pride.”
However, Aulas was glad to see Gourcuff get his name on the score-sheet through a beautiful header. The president says that the Frenchman did really good in the game.
“This is good news for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Yoann-Gourcuff-c37416. He demonstrated his technical efficiency. Other players did not make those efforts. They made mistakes. I have identified players who have not met our expectations.”
Though he is understandably incensed at his players especially http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alexandre-Lacazette-c4895 and Lisandro Lopez who could not defy Steeve Elana, the Lyon president will have to digest the disappointment of missing out on Champions League football.
Aulas reiterated the importance of UCL all season long but little glitches here and there have cost them a place in the competition.
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