Lyon's Greif Shines in Victory, Addresses International Absence
Olympique Lyonnais secured a vital 2-0 victory over Lorient on Sunday, with goalkeeper Dominik Greif playing a pivotal role. The Slovakian international was named man of the match after a string of crucial saves, helping Lyon secure their first win in ten matches. The 29-year-old made six saves in the Ligue 1 clash, a performance that proved instrumental in Lyon's 2-0 victory.
Greif, who joined Lyon in 2022, was instrumental in ending Lyon's nine-match winless run. His crucial interventions kept a clean sheet for Pierre Sage's side, providing a much-needed platform for the goals from Roman Yaremchuk and Corentin Tolisso. The win provides a significant morale boost for a team that has struggled for form this season.
After the match, Greif was asked about the continued absence of his teammate, Corentin Tolisso, from the French national team. Greif, who is also not currently part of the Slovakian national team setup, offered a philosophical and personal perspective. When a journalist asked for his thoughts on Tolisso's continued absence from the French squad, Greif responded, "Do you understand that I am not part of the Slovakian national team either?" He added, "Sometimes you can't control the decisions."
Greif's comments highlight a shared professional experience with his teammate. While Tolisso's last call-up for France was in 2021, Greif, despite being a regular for his country with over 20 caps, has not been called up since 2024. The Slovakian Football Federation has previously stated that Greif declined a call-up in October 2025 for logistical reasons. His parallel between his situation and Tolisso's was a candid moment of solidarity between two players who, despite their club form, find themselves on the international sidelines.
The 29-year-old goalkeeper was humble in victory, deflecting praise. "I am happy, but the most important thing is the three points. It's nice to be named man of the match, but the win is for the team," Greif said in the mixed zone after the match. His performance and subsequent comments have sparked discussions about his form and his international future, with his club form making a strong case for a Slovakian recall. The win moves Lyon away from the relegation zone, and Greif's heroics will be crucial if they are to continue their climb up the Ligue 1 table.
