Juninho Pernambugano Lyon’s Olympic director explains why Lucas Paqueta was at the bench.
Originally, it was expected that the Brazilian national team midfielder would return to play in the starting lineup again. After being a substitute in Ligue 1 on Saturday. It turns out that Paqueta has to be a sideline again in the latest match.

Before the game, OL boss Peter Boss revealed briefly. To the decision that it was because Paqueta joined the team before going into the field later than scheduled. resulting in the name being cut off
After the game, Juninho clarified the matter, saying he had spoken to Paqueta’s representatives. I told him the reason for the incident. The team has no choice because the players do not follow the rules laid down.
“I spoke to Paqueta’s representative, unfortunately there was no choice. It was a decision that happened before,” Juninho told Canal Plus.
“I don’t know why he was late but the dressing room door was closed. From that point on, the coach spoke with the team and the players did not return. He knew something was going to happen.”
Lyon beat Sparta Prague 4-3 in Europa League Group A on Thursday. With Paqueta being sent off in the second half before scoring one goal. According to reports by ufabet