On November 30, 2023, Fabio Grosso was sacked by OL. The Italian then left his coaching position to Pierre Sage for a crazy 2024. Now firmly anchored on the bench, the former director of the training center is increasingly ambitious.
There are anecdotal birthdays and others which have inestimable value like with Pierre Sage. The Rhone coach is celebrating his first year on the OL bench. At the end of November 2023, he succeeded Fabio Grosso while Les Gones were last in Ligue 1 with a single success and only 7 points. Then director of the training center, he completely revived a team condemned to Ligue 2. With Sage, OL won 15 of their last 21 matches to qualify for the Europa League. An exceptional dynamic which has continued this season since Lyon is in 6th place in the league, also having a solid European run.
Sage wants to stay on the Lyon bench for a long time
A crazy year for a man who had never coached a professional team before. It was especially unexpected for Pierre Sage at the start of his mandate. At the time, he kept repeating that his mission was only temporary and that he would help OL as long as John Textor wanted. Present at a press conference before the Nice reception on Sunday, the Rhone coach gave a very different speech. He has taken a liking to his new status, now wanting to stay in Lyon for the long term.
« I don't want to learn anything personally. I don't want to blow out just one candle. I want to sign up for the long term because I like the club. It's an important club for me and one that deserves to be loved. […] What matters to me is celebrating the one and a half year anniversary in the right way. My way of approaching things is the same. I want to work over time and now it has to be part of results and continuity “, he blurted. A splendid ambition even if John Textor will have his say. The American will not tolerate many missteps from OL while qualification for the Champions League is vital for Les Gones.
