This is a first for West Ham, but also for OL. The quarter-final between Lyon and the Hammers is unprecedented, the two teams having never faced each other before. In a press conference before the first leg on Thursday (9 p.m.), London team coach David Moyes expressed his excitement at playing this match but is wary of Peter Bosz’s men.
“We have a very big meeting waiting for us on Thursday. We continue to move forward. We are very excited. We didn’t necessarily expect to complete this course this year, so let’s hope it lasts. It’s new for many players in the team to play at such a European level. I think it’s very important to try not to lose. We want to try to play well and impose ourselves at home, but we also have to be aware that there is another game ahead. »
“We must not forget that they were in the semi-finals of the Champions League two years ago and that they had beaten Juventus”
“The punters may give us favourites, but Lyon have more experience than us so we remain cautious. We must not forget that they were in the semi-finals of the Champions League two years ago and that they had beaten the Juventus, recalls the Scottish technician. It’s a very big football club in France and we will have a hard time getting by. It will be a very difficult meeting. »
