five high-sounding names already pushed out this winter?

This winter, Olympique Lyonnais will have to make big sales. Sanctioned by the DNGC with provisional relegation, Pierre Sage recently spoke at a press conference on the subject and went in the direction of John Textor, who initially wanted six departures: “It was already normal considering the depth of the squad we had. We have 24 outfield players and four goalkeepers, so it was necessary to reduce the squad in any case. It doesn't really change the plan. The idea is to do it intelligently, while maintaining the balance of the positions we have, because we have overloaded sectors and others where we are limited. We must respond sportingly to this idea. And yes, I am consulted. I have 100% confidence in the people who manage (…) The DNCG sanctions? These are more threats than sanctions. We stay on our line.”

Lopes, Orban, Nuamah, Zaha and Benrahma on the start?

An importance internally which is confirmed by L'Equipe which reveals that the 45-year-old technician embodies technical and emotional stability. Having a team that more closely resembles the principles he advocates, he knows that he is now listened to by his leaders on the transfer market while John Textor did not fail to thank him for his warm support in public. Moreover, the sports daily tells us that five important players would potentially be affected by a departure this winter, namely Anthony Lopes, Gift Orban, Ernest Nuamah, Wilfried Zaha and Saïd Benrahma. It remains to be seen whether a way out will be found for these five players, Zaha having the advantage of only being loaned by Galatasaray. Business to follow.

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