Since Pierre Sage took office, OL’s results have improved significantly, but not only that. The quality of the game offered by Alexandre Lacazette’s teammates is also increasing.
Red lantern of Ligue 1 in December, Olympique Lyonnais is today at the gates of Europe, in addition to being qualified for the final of the Coupe de France. Rhone supporters can thank John Textor, who pitched in during the winter transfer window to strengthen the team, but not only that. Pierre Sage is also at the origin of this spectacular recovery and not to spoil anything, the 44-year-old French technician is slowly combining the results with the quality of the game offered. Sunday evening against Monaco, Les Gones offered some very high level sequences on the offensive level, which did not escape Fabien Pujo, the coach of Goal FC in National. In the columns of Le Progrès, the former Saint-Malo coach praised the work carried out by Pierre Sage and ensures that OL version 2024-2025 will be even more formidable for its opponents and beautiful to watch play for Lyon supporters.
“Before Pierre Sage arrived, we were already seeing positional play at OL, but without speed or verticality. From his appointment for Lens, we felt that Pierre Sage wanted to drive his vision, but the defeat in Marseille undoubtedly reminded him that he had to be pragmatic and take points. Hence the idea of going step by step, first with this compact 5-4-1 and rapid attacks. With confidence, today we see the hints of what OL will be next year: an incredible team that produces a great show. When we see the successes against Brest or Monaco, with certain fabulous sequences, it is only the blind who do not see the evolution in a few months. The 2-1 goal (from Benrahma), with a real combined play in the middle lane to launch Mata into the outside lane, how can we not be admiring? » said Fabien Pujo, a big fan of Pierre Sage and who admires the OL coach. Lyon supporters are largely on the same wavelength, and wholeheartedly hope that Pierre Sage will be extended at the head of the OL sports project at the end of the season.
