Lille OSC vs Lyonnais preview - Gueye: It's not all about Lacazette

Posted Friday, February 27, 2015 by PA

Lille midfielder Idrissa Gueye insists focusing on stopping Alexandre Lacazette would be a mistake when Lyon visit Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday.

Ligue 1's leading scorer is back to fitness after a hamstring injury and will be looking to add to his 21 goals this season, three of which came in the reverse fixture in October.

Lyon sit on top of the table while Lille are only six points clear of the relegation zone after one win in their last six league games.

They have traditionally enjoyed a lot of success against Lyon, though, and are unbeaten in their last six home league matches with OL.

Gueye told losc.fr: "It would be a mistake to focus on him. Alexandre Lacazette's a great player, it's true, but it is also because his team-mates are working for him.

"With Lyon, the danger comes from everywhere. Anyway, we're at home and we must not let up. Besides, we have often managed to cause problems for OL at home. The important thing is to finish with no regrets. Not like the first game."

Lyon ended a run of three straight draws with a 1-0 victory over Nantes last weekend to hold onto top spot but successive away trips to Lille, Montpellier and Marseille will be a real test of their title credentials.

Coach Hubert Fournier told a press conference: "This is a key point. (After these three matches) we will know where our opponents are and where we will be.

"We must show more patience and technical mastery. There are times in a season which for all teams is more complicated. With us, there has been the absence of Alex, perhaps combining with the approach of this final stretch."

Lille have Djibril Sidibe available after suspension while Christophe Jallet should be fit for Lyon.