A page is turning for OL and its training.
This Sunday, against Brest, Olympique Lyonnais marked the history of French football… but in a less than pleasant way. In the absence of Corentin Tolissosuspended, OL did not, for the first time, field any player trained at the club in its starting eleven, according to data from Stats Foot.
A significant statistic, which puts an end to an impressive series of 695 consecutive matches with at least one member from the Lyon academy established. Since 2011, training has been an integral part of the club’s identity.
If the entries into play of Khalis Red or Rémi Himbertboth from the training center, remind us that the Lyon academy continues to exist, this statistical break raises questions. It reflects a profound evolution in sports policy, and perhaps a loss of influence of training.
A strong signal, which raises questions at a time when OL is trying to redefine its sporting project.
