Super Eagles defender Gabriel Osho was absent from the matchday squad as Auxerre suffered a 3-1 defeat to Lyon in their latest Ligue 1 outing. The match played on Sunday, saw Lyon bounce back from a goal down to secure a confident win and leave Auxerre with more questions than answers.
Auxerre opened the scoring in the 54th minute through Mikautadze, but their lead was short-lived. Lyon responded swiftly, with Cherki levelling the score in the 62nd minute, energising the away section of the crowd.
Despite pulling one back in the 77th minute through Sinayoko, the home side couldn’t contain the visitors. Alexandre Lacazette, ever the poacher, sealed the result for Lyon with a well-taken goal in the 84th minute, ensuring all three points went back with them.
Gabriel Osho, who has played 18 matches this season with one goal and one yellow card, was notably missing from the line-up. The reason for his absence was not confirmed at press time.
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Editorial
Gabriel Osho’s absence against Lyon was both noticeable and costly. In a match where defensive shape and composure were desperately needed, Auxerre found themselves overwhelmed in key moments and you can’t help but wonder if his presence might have made a difference.
This season, Osho has quietly become one of Auxerre’s most reliable performers. His physicality, reading of the game, and ability to play out from the back have been essential, especially against stronger opposition. So when he’s not on the pitch, it shows. That’s not just a testament to his quality it’s an indictment of how vital he’s become.
For Lyon, this was business-like. They took the punches early, absorbed pressure, and then struck back with precision. That kind of response is what separates the contenders from the mid-table pack. But for Auxerre, games like this reveal gaps—not just in the starting XI, but in depth, belief, and late-game management.
The reality is that teams like Auxerre can’t afford to be without key players like Osho, not even for a single fixture. Whether his absence was tactical, fitness related, or disciplinary, it must be addressed swiftly if they are to avoid slipping further down the table.
Because in Ligue 1, as this match proves, one moment of weakness—or one missing figure at the back can change everything.
Did You Know?
- Gabriel Osho was born in England but is eligible to play for Nigeria through descent.
- Alexandre Lacazette returned to Lyon in 2022 after five seasons at Arsenal, where he scored 71 goals.
- Lyon are seven-time Ligue 1 champions, having dominated French football from 2002 to 2008.
- Auxerre’s last appearance in European competition was the 2010–11 UEFA Champions League.
- Cherki, who scored Lyon’s equaliser, is one of the youngest players in Ligue 1 history to score in both domestic and European competitions.
