Lucas Perri still relegated to the bench, a start of unease sets in in Lyon

Recruited to compete with Lopes, the Brazilian goalkeeper is starting to become seriously impatient with the lack of playing time granted to him

Desmond Efe-Khaese

2024-02-07 17:07:44

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Recruited during the winter transfer window from Botafogo, Lucas Perri was expected to be Anthony Lopes’ new competitor in the Lyon goals. However, more than a month after his arrival, the Brazilian goalkeeper has still not played a single minute in his new colors. As OL prepare to face Lille in the Coupe de France this evening, the trend seems to be confirmed: it is once again Anthony Lopes who should start in the Rhone cages.

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A decision that exacerbates tensions

A decision which is starting to seriously raise eyebrows within the Lyon locker room. If Pierre Sage says he wants to maintain his confidence in Lopes after his good performance against Marseille, the particular context of the Coupe de France could have been the ideal opportunity to give Perri a chance and put him back into competition. However, the Lyon coach seems reluctant to shake up the established hierarchy at the goalkeeper position. An attitude which is beginning to give rise to the first doubts among the Brazilian goalkeeper, increasingly frustrated by his status as number 2.

Even if remaining in Ligue 1 remains OL’s priority objective, the fact of not having played a single official match after more than a month in his new club will not make Perri’s adaptation easier. Especially since other teams do not hesitate to rotate their squad in the Cup, like Rennes who recently started Gomis rather than Mandanda. If the situation persists, the goalkeeper’s discontent could grow. Pierre Sage will have to quickly clarify his goalkeeper management policy if he does not want to see the first problems arise in the Rhone locker room. Because the status of number 2 could quickly become untenable for Lucas Perri.