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Published on January 20, 2025 at 5:03 p.m. par
Abdel Maarous
OL are considering a former Ligue 1 coach to replace Pierre Sage. An essential decision to recover the club in crisis
L’Olympique Lyonnais is going through a critical period. Recent results, marked by an early elimination in the Coupe de France against Bourgoin-Jallieu and a frustrating draw against Toulouse, have weakened the position of the current coach, Pierre Sage. In this context, the Lyon management is exploring alternatives to redress the situation. The name of Paulo Fonsecaformer LOSC coach, returns with insistence.
Growing interest in Paulo Fonseca
According to Marco ConterioItalian journalist, Paulo Fonseca is among the options seriously considered by John Textorowner of OL. The latter would have initiated discussions with the Portuguese technician.
Fonseca was in the sights of the Rhone club well before the appointment of Pierre Sage. He had also been asked to coach Botafogo, another club in Textor's portfolio, an offer he politely declined.
-Guarantees necessary to attract Fonseca
Installed in Italy since his departure from AC Milan, Fonseca is cautious in the face of the current instability of OL. Before committing, he demands sporting and financial guarantees. His decision could also depend on the results of OL's next two crucial matches: a Europa League clash against Fenerbahçe and a perilous trip to Nantes in Ligue 1.
A series of poor performances could precipitate the departure of Pierre Sage, paving the way for an accelerated arrival of Fonseca.
A pragmatic approach to relaunching OL
Fonseca is known for its ability to adapt its strategies to the strengths and weaknesses of its workforce. During his time at LOSC, he demonstrated his talent for maximizing the potential of his players, a valuable asset for an OL seeking stability.
The future of Olympique Lyonnais rests on short-term strategic decisions. The recruitment of Paulo Fonseca could represent a unique opportunity to turn things around. However, this will depend on the guarantees offered by the club management and the immediate performance of the team.
