Tyler Morton, a young English midfielder from Olympique Lyonnais, has already aroused the enthusiasm of Lyon fans after only a few weeks of club membership. Arriving from Liverpool for 10 million euros, he quickly joined the team and developed a particular connection with Georges Mikautadze, attacking Georgian. Morton praised Mikautadze’s qualities, describing him as an intelligent player who was able to create an excellent synergy between the midfielder and the wingers, especially by getting into depth. Despite a first encounter with RC Lens where he seemed shy, Morton is confident of their ability to develop this association, highlighting the progress made during the trainings and their beautiful performance against Getafe.

In a press conference, Tyler Morton expressed his enthusiasm for joining Olympique Lyonnais, which he had followed a lot and whose seductive football he admired. He also spoke of his curiosity about the club’s anthem, while joking about the possibility of falling asleep while listening to it. The Lyon team, currently fourth in the championship, is preparing to face FC Metz on the second day of Ligue 1. Coach Paulo Fonseca highlights the difficulty of the match, anticipating a low block from the opponent and the need for Malick Fofana and Georges Mikautadze to be particularly successful.

The Lyon-Metz match, which will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Groupama Stadium at 9:05 pm, promises to be an exciting duel. Lyon, with its recent performances and formidable attack, will seek to confirm its status as a podium contender. Metz, on the other hand, must recover after a difficult start to the season, while showing a noticeable offensive capability. The fans of both teams are expected in numbers to encourage their players. This match, to be followed live on Ligue 1+, is an event not to be missed for French football enthusiasts.