Lyon’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Manchester United in the Europa League had no shortage of emotion but one moment in particular stood out.
After taking the lead late in the second half, Lyon players held up a shirt belonging to teammate Ernest Nuamah, sending a powerful message of support to the young winger, who is currently sidelined with a devastating ACL injury.
The gesture came just moments after Lyon struck what they thought would be the winning goal, before United equalized.
As the celebrations unfolded, several players gathered around, proudly holding up Nuamah’s No. 37 shirt in front of the home crowd at Groupama Stadium.
The moment was raw, heartfelt, and clearly meant a lot to both the team and the fans.
A Rising Star Sidelined
Nuamah, just 21 years old, had been enjoying a promising season with Lyon before his campaign was cut short by an anterior cruciate ligament injury one of the toughest setbacks a footballer can face.
The Ghanaian international, known for his pace and creativity, has been a bright spark for Lyon since joining the club, and his absence has been felt both on and off the pitch.
The team’s tribute showed how much he means to the squad. It wasn’t just a celebration
it was a statement: We’re with you, Ernest.
Fans React with Love
Lyon supporters responded with an outpouring of affection on social media, flooding timelines with red and blue hearts and messages of support for Nuamah.
“Class act from the boys,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “We miss you, Nuamah. Come back stronger.”
Another posted: “True team spirit. Lyon is a family.”
Looking Ahead
Lyon will carry that fighting spirit and the inspiration of their injured teammate into the second leg at Old Trafford next Thursday. With the tie hanging in the balance, every bit of motivation will count.
And for Ernest Nuamah, watching from the sidelines, it was a moment of unity that said more than words ever could. ❤️💙
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