Thiago Almada, coaching the OL (credit: David Hernandez)
Recruited on a free loan this winter to circumvent DNCG sanctions, Thiago Almada had his first group against Toulouse. Even if the OL midfielder did not come into play, the Toulouse club contested this presence on the bench, by registering before the match.
Clearly, not an hour goes by this Monday without theOL doesn't make headlines. Between the current bad sporting situation, the transfer window which is starting to make headlines again and the uncertain future of Pierre Sagethe Lyon club is at the heart of the news. As if that wasn't enough, here comes Toulouse also put his two cents in to denounce John's practices Weaver and timeshare.
On the sidelines of the 0-0 draw at Parc OL on Saturday, Damien Comolli and Téfécé chose to carry a reserve, when reading the match sheet. Seeing the name of Thiago Almadaretained for the first time in the Lyon group, the president of the TFC would have denounced a “scam” according to the terms used by RMC. A firm complaint has since been sent to the LFP competitions commission which will now take up the matter.
-Match lost for the Lyonnais if declared at fault
The Toulouse club denounces illegal recruitment since theOL was banned from recruiting by the DNCG and the sanctions were confirmed by the FFF a few days ago. However, by enlisting Thiago Almada in the form of a free loan, the Lyon club managed to circumvent these sanctions. Moreover, the Lyon leaders repeat in defense that the contract signed by the Argentinian was studied by the DNCG itself and validated. Just like the qualification recorded by the LFP more than twenty-four hours before OL – Toulouse. While waiting for the League's report on the subject, OL could have “match lost by penalty” if he is found to be at fault. For his part, Toulouse would not have won the match and would simply keep the point taken on Saturday in Décines.
