Olympique Lyonnais faced Vitoria Guimaraes on Thursday for the 2nd day of the Europa League. Currently ninth in Ligue 1, Lyon aimed to secure a victory against the Portuguese team. Rémi Garde’s players, who have won only one of their last nine matches, needed a positive result to improve their position in the group.
Gueïda Fofana, the midfielder, was back in action after being absent against Lille. Fofana, a versatile player capable of playing in various positions, expressed his satisfaction with the opportunity to contribute to the team’s success. He emphasized his ambition to play in midfield, the position he enjoys the most.
Fofana acknowledged the importance of experience and stated that if he ever felt he was no longer progressing at Lyon, he would consider leaving. Despite the team’s youthfulness, he believed that challenging moments were opportunities to demonstrate character and determination.
Please note that the specific outcome of the match against Vitoria Guimaraes was not provided in the information available.
