In light of the absences of Miguel Lopes and Mouhamadou Dabo, Mehdi Zeffane may be included in the lineup for Lyon. Speaking about the derby, the young Algerian-born Lyon player expressed his excitement in an interview with 20 Minutes.
“I see this match as a huge opportunity, one that few players get to experience in their careers. If I get the chance to play, it would be wonderful. I’ve played in many youth derbies over the eleven years I’ve been at the club, and I understand the fierce desire to win that comes with it. I’ve played in around ten derbies and don’t recall losing any. One match that stands out is a 6-4 victory in Saint-Etienne with the U16s, where we were trailing 4-1 in the 50th minute.”
Tags: Algeria, Derby, France, Ligue 1, Lyon, Mehdi Zeffane, Saint-Etienne
