Olympique Lyonnais is going through a difficult period, and a major change seems to be brewing within the team. Revelations to come.
Nothing is going well at Olympique Lyonnais. In the space of a week, the club suffered several poor performances. First, a defeat in Brest (2-1), followed by a humiliating elimination in the Coupe de France against Bourgoin-Jallieu (2-2, tab 4-2), then a disappointing draw at home against Toulouse (0- 0). This negative spiral inevitably puts coach Pierre Sage under fire from criticism. If his future is not yet officially in question, pressure is mounting within the club.
A potential alternative identified
According to information revealed by Foot Marketthis Monday, the Lyon management began exploratory discussions with Paulo Fonseca, Portuguese coach recently dismissed by AC Milan. The latter, well known in Ligue 1 for his time at Lille, represents a serious option in the event of a need for transition on the Lyon bench. These first contacts reflect the desire of President John Textor to anticipate a possible drastic decision if the results do not improve quickly.
If the rumors intensify, it is obvious that Pierre Sage's situation now rests on the team's next performances. Olympique Lyonnais finds itself at a crossroads and will have to react quickly to give hope to its supporters. The trip to Fenerbahçe in the Europa League on Thursday promises to be decisive for Sage. To be continued…
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