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Gent v Lyon: Valbuena demands cutting edge against Belgian champions

Mathieu Valbuena has called on his Lyon team-mates to move on quickly from their disappointing draw with Lille and focus on a Champions League victory against Gent.

An inspired Vincent Enyeama helped Lille to a 0-0 draw against Hubert Fournier's side, keeping Lyon five points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain after five Ligue 1 games.

"We're disappointed. We weren't rewarded for our efforts, we lacked cutting edge up front. It's a shame," he said to the club's official website.

"We need to turn to Wednesday's match now. We don't have time to think too hard; we need to get off to a good start in the group stage."

Sergi Darder is short on match fitness and unlikely to feature but last season's top scorer Alexandre Lacazette managed the full 90 minutes against Lille despite a recent back problem.

"We've a difficult game ahead. We have a team that is hard to get past, with excellent defensive organisation. A lot has changed since last year," he told the club's website.