The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Athletic-Club-c38535 Bilbao in the Europa League this Thursday
Les Gones are through to the knockout stages with four wins in four matches in Group I. However, Rhone giants did it the hard way. After going two goals up against the Spanish outfit, Remi Garde’s side squandered their lead at San Mamés before finding their
way back in the game, winning 3-2 in the end.
The most promising thing about Lyon was the performance of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Yoann-Gourcuff-c37416, who has just returned from injury. The 26-year-old looked sharp and was involved in his side’s opening goal of the match, and his return would be a huge boost for coach, Remi Garde.
Yoann Gourcuff was talking to reporters after the match and when asked about his personal performance, the Frenchman expressed his satisfaction at the way things are going for him at the moment.
The former Rennes player said that retuning from an injury and playing against a quality team like Bilbao is never easy, but he is pleased with his performance and hopes to carry on from here and avoid anymore setbacks this season.
“I am happy to be back, everything is going well and I am enjoying myself at Lyon. I have always worked hard, even when I was injured, so I hope to carry on and not be stopped by injuries anymore."
Talking about the opposing team, Gourcuff said that coming to Bilbao and claiming all three points is not easy and Lyon deserve credit for this impressive victory.
"It's not easy to come to Bilbao and win.”
Praising his teammates, the 26-year-old stated that it was an eye-catching display from the Rhone giants and Lyon need to continue playing like this in the upcoming games to achieve their targets this season.
“We showed great spirit, the team never gave up, even during the difficult moments. It was important to show that spirit against Athletic. We played some good football and to score three goals is impressive too.”
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