The defeats against Brest then Bourgoin Jallieu hurt OL, who are hoping for a rebound this Saturday against Toulouse. A victory is essential for Pierre Sage in order not to expose himself to the decisions of the unpredictable John Textor.
Sixth in Ligue 1, Olympique Lyonnais has the opportunity this Saturday to regain its fifth place by overtaking Nice, beaten by Lille on Friday (2-1). From an accounting point of view, there is therefore no danger in the capital of Gaul, even if the week which has just passed has been very negative. Pierre Sage's team lost in Brest last weekend showing an unrecognizable face and what can we say about the elimination in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France on Wednesday against Bourgoin Jallieu, resident of National 3. Since the start of 2025, performances have clearly not been at the expected level and this is causing concern within the club. Pierre Sage is well aware of this.
“Every day, I am challenged. I didn't wait for this bad patch to consider that I am lucky to be in the position I hold and that these things can be called into question overnight” said the OL coach, aware of being exposed to criticism and who knows that his legitimacy could quickly be called into question if the results do not improve. With a boss as unpredictable as John Textor, Habib Beye's former assistant at Red Star is right to be on his guard, underlines L'Equipe in today's edition.
-Pierre Sage in danger in the event of defeat against Toulouse
“He undoubtedly keeps in mind the words of his boss John Textor, who was very clear in the long interview recently given to RMC. It will therefore be a question of winning this Saturday against Toulouse so as not to give ideas to its president, who has proven in the past that he had no qualms at the time of parting with a coach whose results no longer suited him” writes the national daily in its today's edition. A few days ago, John Textor notably explained that Pierre Sage was not in danger “as long as he wins”. In other words, with a new defeat against Toulouse this Saturday which would be the third in a row, there would start to be fire for the OL coach and no one can say the opposite.
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