Clear ambitions for OL, OM and Monaco
The three French clubs engaged in the Europa League approached the matches of the third day, this Thursday, with very different ambitions, Lyon seeking to ensure, Monaco to confirm and Marseille playing its future. Olympique Lyonnais, currently leading Group A with six points (and none but cashed), move to Prague to face Sparta, their runner-up.
The objective is clear for the Rhone, who have great ambitions in the competition: to dig the basket with a view to direct qualification in the knockout stages. For this, they will once again rely on the Brazilian Lucas Paquet, who has become an indispensable part of the Lyon game. This energy that he brings, I have seen it for several matches and I know that he can give that, recognizes OL coach Peter Bosz.
Monaco under pressure
In a raised group B, AS Monaco, for their part, went to PSV Eindhoven, direct competitor for the qualification with which they shared first place, ahead of Real Sociedad. After their draw (1-1) against the Spaniards, the Mongasques, beaten by Lyon (2-0) on Saturday in Ligue 1, would have inspired them to find their way back to success in the Netherlands, under penalty of making it difficult for the rest of the competition. But the task will not be easy against the Dutch led by the former player of Bayern Munich and Mannschaft, Mario Gtze.
Marseille wants to get started
For OM, who have not yet won the slightest match (two draws) in C3, the future can quickly become blocked without a positive result Rome, on the ground of Lazio, the scarecrow of group E But the Marseillais landed in Italy with confidence, after a clear success against Lorient (4-1) in the league and the return of injuries from Dimitri Payet and Arkadiusz Milik. A meeting that promises to be also rich in memories for Pau Lopez, Cengiz nder and Gerson, former promises due from the other club in the Italian capital, AS Rome, and in search of a rebound from OM.
This Thursday :
> Lazio Rome- Marseille 6:45 p.m., on RMC Sport 1.
> PSV Eindhoven- Monaco 21h, on RMC Sport 1.
> Sparta Prague- Lyon 9 p.m.,
on W9 and Canal + Sport.