Following the friendly victory of the LOSC against Venice (3-0), Bruno Genesio addressed the situation of the club’s mercato. The summer of the Lilies presented itself as a period of significant change, marked by notable departures that weakened the team. The loss of key players like Jonathan David and Angel Gomes, combined with the departures of Gabriel Guðmundsson, Ismaily and Mitchel Bakker, who returned to Atalanta after his loan, left a vacuum in the defense. In addition, the club is actively courted by competitors, including OM for Edoën Zhegrova and PSG for Lucas Chevalier, exacerbating concerns about staff composition.

The issue of Lucas Chevalier, a young goaltender, was particularly addressed by Bruno Genesio at the press conference following the match against Venice. The coach expressed concern about his future, highlighting the player’s professionalism and willingness to invest as much as possible for the LOSC, even in the face of opportunities elsewhere. Genesio insisted that Chevalier took full advantage of the positive atmosphere and quality of the game, making his future situation particularly difficult.

Beyond the specific case of Lucas Chevalier, Bruno Genesio indicated that several other situations are worrying the club. He pointed out that the loss of important players and the growing interest of other clubs in his talents represent a major challenge for the LOSC. His comments, relayed by L’Équipe, testify to some anxiety about the future composition of the team and the need to maintain a competitive workforce despite the difficulties of mercato.