Matchday 16 of French Ligue 1 began with a single match this Friday: AS Monaco hosted Olympique Lyon. And there, in the match played at the Stade Louis II of the Principality, the team of Nicolas Tagliafico He achieved a victory that allows him to escape, at least momentarily, from the direct relegation spots.
However, the bad news for the defender trained in Banfield and champion of the Copa Sudamericana with Independiente, was that he had to be replaced 28 minutes into the second half after suffering a blow to one of his knees. It was just a blow, but he had to get out because he couldn’t run normally. A bad way to receive the anniversary of the world title won a year ago in Qatar 2022.
He Lyon Olympic, one of the greats of France, is going through a bad time. With this victory, thanks to Brazilian Jeffinho’s goal with five minutes remaining, they reached 13 points, surpassing by one Lorient (12) and for two to Clermont (11), who will face the Racing de Strasbourgoy Olympique de Marseille, respectively.
Pierre Sage, the Frenchman who remained as coach on an interim basis after the departure of the Italian Fabio Grosso, will lead the team in the match against Nantes next Wednesday, seeking to close 2023 with a new victory. Afterwards, the leadership will define the definitive coach.
In another unfortunate day for the world champions, this Thursday, for the last date of the Conference League group stage, Nicolas Gonzalez He suffered a new muscle discomfort during Fiorentina’s match against Ferencvarosi of Hungary that ended 1-1 and with Fiore as the leader of their group.
Despite the positive expectations expressed by coach Vicenzo Italiano prior to the match, indicating that the left-hander was back and in good condition, the physical problems persist. The forward from Argentinos Juniors could not be a regular player due to injuries, since this season he missed two games: against Salernitana in Serie A and against Parma in the Coppa Italia.