Daniel Congré, new OL sports coordinator
The OL organization chart is evolving. Daniel Congré officially takes up his duties as sports coordinator. Matthieu Louis-Jean sees his prerogatives evolving.
Already present with the group on Thursday during the trip to Hoffenheim, Daniel Conger took up his duties as coordinator since November 4. This Tuesday, Olympique Lyonnais confirmed its induction into the organization chart. If his tasks have not been detailed, the club indicates that he will be responsible for ensuring “to the implementation of the sports strategy with the players in collaboration with Pierre Sage.”
Up to date on the subjects of mental preparation and nutrition, his role should consist of supporting Alexandre's teammates Lacazette on these aspects. Mainly the first element mentioned. At the end of his career, which ended last summer, the former defender of Toulouse, Montpellier and Dijon began a reconversion in this regard via training.
Matthieu Louis-Jean promoted
Another change at Olympique Lyonnais, the promotion of Matthieu Louis-Jean as technical director. Previously responsible for the recruitment unit, he will now be responsible for leading a group of people within a group reinforced humanly and materially. He will also keep his prerogatives over the transfer window,”of which it will ensure the coherence“, specifies the press release. It will be “the driving force behind all initiatives linked to sports performance“, he adds.
Jean Sudres was appointed director of sports administration. It must guarantee the “effective management” of the institution. A man in the shadows for 14 years, until then he dealt with technical files concerning sports, legal and disciplinary matters. Which he will continue to do in view of the missions assigned to him entrusted.
Finally, Matthew Louis-Jean and John Sudres will be supported by Michael Gerlingerthe director of Football at Eagle Football. These three men will form a five-headed management with John Weaverpresident, and Laurent Prud'hommegeneral manager. Upheavals following David's departure friioformer sports director, at the beginning of September.
