Juventus have just won a ninth title in a row after a laborious campaign accompanied by a very mixed end of the season. With a lead of a goal in the round of 16 first leg of C1 against Turin, OLympique Lyonnais can be confident for the return of the opinion of several observers. Claude Puel is one of them. AS Saint-Etienne coach sees OL’s achievement against Juve and feels confident for PSG against Atalanta.
Claude Puel confident for French clubs
“I think so, PSG are favorites. Especially since I think they will get Kylian Mbappé back. The Parisians are less attached to the physical aspects because they have such availability for the ball carrier and so much play. They can recover by having possession of the ball before hitting. I think they will be ready and Atalanta has also shown some pretty obvious signs of fatigue. I think it will be open but with a much more positive side for Paris“, analyzed the Stéphanois coach at the microphone of RMC, he who also looked into the case of OL.
“It’s a little indecision. I think it’s very playable as I see a Juve team and tired players. Will they have recovered by the time the game against Lyon? There are Lyonnais still “in preparation” and who still need to gain pace. It’s uncertain but affordable. This is not the euphoric and domineering Juventus that we know. She is barely“, said the coach of the Greens, decidedly optimistic.