Interview
How do you approach this return to Lyon, a club where you have left a beautiful image?
A very beautiful image, I do not know. Anyway, I have always defended the Lyon jersey proudly, I always gave the maximum. And that people appreciate. Having never let go, to fight until the last minute, it’s part of my characteristics. This is probably why the Lyonnais remember me.
Having scored a decisive goal in Saint Etienne in 2013, has certainly counted?
this is the turning point in our relationship. Before, the fans liked me, with this purpose I have become an important player for them. Even though I scored good goals in Lyon, is the only one that speaks to me. It was a beautiful head on a pass from Gourcuff, to the last second.
Between Rennes and Lyon, have you a heart club?
This is not can choose. Rennes, the club that trained me, gave me my chance high. It will necessarily important to me. But Lyon allowed me to discover the very high level, the Champions League and with whom I won my first titles. Both clubs are important, and I’m always attentive to what is happening.
With the advent of PSG in recent seasons, represented Olympique Lyon today?
It remains one of the three big French clubs. Since quite a few years, he plays every year, one European Cup. They had a beautiful time in the 2000s, where he was the greatest French club. And for having belonged to it is a great pride for me.
Of these four seasons at Lyon, some links do you have?
I know of course all young people who shine today. But that was another era. I was lucky to play with Lisandro, Cris or Källström. Young came slowly. They knew that their turn was coming. It does not surprise me, therefore, not to see them at that level today.
What relationship you had with these young people?
Every time I look back on my own story. When I arrived in the pro group in Rennes, I received counseling. This is important for a young person. And as I have an easy contact with them, it does not bother me to come to them. Suddenly, all the young Lyon have a lot of respect for me, and me, I respect them because I know they have worked hard to get there.
What young in particular?
Alex Lacazette! Because he is attacking, like me. We have the same origins. And like me, he wore pigtails, moreover it has happened that we compare. It is with pleasure that I welcomed in the pro group. If I could help a little bit in his career, I am happy.
Today, you take the role of big brother to Guingamp. It is a role that is important to you?
Not really, it happens naturally. When young people come to me, it’s always very simply. Because they have to build their career on their own. And although I have a little experience, I do not see myself telling them to do this or that. I am here to bring them simple tips. If they listen to me, this is better.
Given the location of Guingamp, how do you approach this trip?
In the last six matches, it does are the last two we missed them. Unfortunately, it made us plunge in the rankings. It will, therefore, have to go to Lyon, with the mindset that we had in Marseille for the resumption (0-0). By being strong and opportunistic. When we see that just beat Lyon Paris, and we lost 2 points against Angers, you think it’ll be easy for them. But everything is possible. It is, in any case, the message that I will convey to my teammates, “Yes, a great team Lyon; yes we will have to respect them; but we do not go to take pictures of the stadium.
François LE DIFFON.
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