“Owners who know nothing about Football”, Mourinho defends Sage and tackle Textor

Fenerbahçe's coach José Mourinho defended his Lyon counterpart Pierre Sage, more than ever on the hot seat. With a spike for club bosses including John Textor…

Pierre Sage will appreciate. If the future of Olympique Lyonnais coach is still uncertain after the Gones draw on the Fenerbahçe lawn (0-0) in the Europa League, he can count on the support of José Mourinho. On the bench opposite, the Portuguese coach supported the Lyonnais technician whose contract expires in 2026, while sending a spade to the new club bosses, the American John Textor in mind.

“There are no more presidents like Mr. Aulas”

“Football now … incredible club numbers, with owners, with presidents who know nothing about football,” said Special One, interviewed by Canal+. “There are no more presidents who stay 20 years like Monsieur Aulas, such as Mr. Pinto Da Costa (at FC Porto), people who understand what football is. This team is a good team. And A good team is only a good team when the coach is a good coach. “

Pierre Sage, he spoke of his personal case after the meeting when the club has already surveyed Paulo Fonseca: “I think it is a very negative pressure that could influence the choices of the coaches. I invite you to reason and to Avoid relaying this kind of information, “he said after the meeting. OL will travel to Nantes on Sunday (5:15 p.m.) on behalf of the 19th day of Ligue 1.