Following the intense sporting calendar that Olympique Lyonnais is facing, Paulo Fonseca, the team’s coach, recently clarified the decision not to request the postponement of the match against AJ Auxerre, counting for the twenty-ninth day of Ligue 1. Olympique Lyonnais, freshly back from a dramatic draw against Manchester United in the Europa League, is forced to quickly resume action on the Burgundy field, stressing the constant pressure on the club. This decision, taken after careful study, is part of a strategy to manage fatigue and optimize the physical preparation of players.

According to the press conference, the postponement of the game would have offered only a marginal gain in terms of rest and recovery, even risking aggravating the fatigue of the players. The Portuguese coach pointed out that the team is accustomed to a steady pace and that the current preparation, although limited, is considered sufficient to face the AJ Auxerre. The choice to maintain the original date was motivated by the desire to avoid prolonging a situation of stress and tension for the team.

Finally, Paulo Fonseca expressed his preference for a scheduled match after that of the other teams, a logic dictated by the recent late engagement in the Europa League. This would allow it to optimize player recovery time and better control the preparation process, without questioning the established schedule. The team now focuses on the upcoming confrontation, aware of the challenges ahead.