Both Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais save a bullish tone prior to their meeting in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Europa League.
Manchester United has a difficult Premier League campaign under Ruben Amorim. However, the Red Devils are one of the favorites to win the Europa League, which is the only way the club will guarantee the European qualification for next season. However, Lyon will be in the course of the European qualification next season, regardless of their fate in the Europa League this season. The side of Paulo Fonseca is currently in fifth place and only one point of the qualifying places of the Champions League.
Despite various dynamics in their respective domestic campaigns, Manchester United has a lot of confidence when they prepare to go to France for the first stage this Thursday. “It's a very good team. We know some of them, but I don't think we should concentrate on them. It's more about us, what we are going to do […] Of course it will not be easy, but I think we are much better than they do. We all know the importance of this game, we are going there with the winning mentality, “said André Onana in the structure of the competition.
Lyon, from a 2-1 victory over fellow European contenders Lille OSC, is also confident. “We are ready to wage war against them,” said Ol's Rayan Cherki, who is currently leading the assistant grams in the Europa League.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle