Pierre Sage and John Textor after the Coupe de France OL – PSG final (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Liking to stick his nose in all the files, John Textor follows OL even from afar. During Hoffenheim – OL, the American boss did not understand the strategy adopted by Pierre Sage.
Being an OL coach is not necessarily an easy mission. Between the media pressure, the objectives to be achieved and now the sanctions to take into account, it's difficult not to tear your hair out at times. Pierre Sage has been trying to put on a good face since taking office on November 30, but the task becomes even more complicated when the president tries to stick his nose into the athlete. With John Weaverthe Lyon coach is served, whether in the transfer window (O'Brien, Maitland-Niles, Pleasure, Zaha) than that of tactics.
After the defeat against Besiktasthe walls did not shake, but a discussion took place between the American owner and his coach to have an explanation on certain choices. A week later, the two men did not face each other, but the Lyon draw (2-2) did not necessarily convince Weaver. No more than the system chosen by Sage with many changes. “We had a lousy first period and he didn’t change the system, why? he railed against the United States in comments reported by L’Équipe. Then we were behind and we stayed three behind until the end, I don't understand. It’s incomprehensible.”
“I will never fire a coach who tries to win”
We know, John Weaver likes to stick his nose everywhere, even if it's not necessarily his place. After last season's incredible comeback, OL raised the bar at the start of the season with a 5th place before the trip to Reims (9 p.m.). But nothing is ever acquired with the American who “loves Pierre Sage”. However, if the days of the Lyon coach are far from being in danger, his boss has a very clear idea of how he wants his coaches to manage the clubs in the Eagle Football galaxy. “I will never fire a coach who tries to win, but I will fire one who tries not to lose.” The stage is set.
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