Lacazette needs time, says Lyon boss Genesio

Lyon head coach Bruno Genesio says supporters should not expect too much from star striker Alexandre Lacazette against Juventus.

Lacazette came on as a second-half substitute for Lyon's 2-0 defeat at Nice on Friday having missed five weeks of action with a hamstring injury.

"We need to get the quality and confidence back into our play," Genesio said at his pre-match media conference as Lyon look to add to the three points they have picked up from two Group H games.

"This game won't be all about the Nabil Fekir-Alexandre Lacazette partnership. 

"Alex is back from five weeks out and he's likely to lack match fitness. 

"We have to be disciplined when we lose the ball against a team who are very strong defensively and also very good in possession. We have to defend well.

"The pleasure in top-level football comes from winning – that's the only enjoyable thing about it.

"We have a philosophy, we are working. What I'm interested in is making the team progress and win matches." 

He said: "Lacazette and Fekir have not just had an impact on the pitch - what they can bring is only positive.

"We are going to play against a team which is the leader of its championship. This is an exceptional match to play, but we know we are capable of doing good things."