Houssem Aouar becomes an eternal substitute at Olympique Lyonnais. Coach Laurent Blanc explains the situation of his midfielder.
Houssem Aouar is having a hard time with his situation at Olympique Lyonnais. Indeed, he does not play regularly and is content to follow his team’s matches from the substitutes’ bench. Coach Laurent Blanc says the player is part of his plans. If he does not use it regularly, it is simply because he takes into consideration the contractual situation of each player. It’s not just Aouar, but it also concerns the German Jérôme Boateng and the Franco-Malian Moussa Dembélé.
“I only have one answer to give you, I’ve given it to you at least six, seven, eight times. But I will repeat it: the players who are in the squad today, of course they are available to play the last games of the season. It couldn’t be clearer. And I’ve told you a dozen times (…) The team is the most important thing. Contract situations are too, but if I need a player and I feel that player can do me a favor for 2 mins, 5 mins, 10 mins, 45 mins or 50 mins, I’ll play him for good of the team “. He will say during the pre-match press conference against RC Strasbourg.
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Aouar close to AS Roma
Free of any commitment at the end of the current season, Houssem Aouar is more than ever close to a departure. He should try a new experience in another club and in another championship.
Although he hasn’t played much this season, the one who recently changed his sporting nationality from French to Algerian has no shortage of offers. Indeed, several clubs have requested it. We cite in particular Eintracht Frankfurt and AS Roma.
But it is very close to “La Roma”. He would be in advanced discussions with officials of the club in the Italian capital and could formalize his arrival once the current season is over.
Master of his destiny, Houssem Aouar will be able to negotiate with the courtiers in peace. It is in the coming weeks that he should decide on his future destination. One thing is certain, the Lyonnais wants to make the right choice, opting for the club that will allow him to relaunch his career.
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