Axel Meunier, Media365, published on Monday October 21, 2024 at 12:25 p.m.
After the dismissal of Michel Der Zakarian this Sunday following the heavy defeat against Olympique de Marseille (0-5), Montpellier plans to solicit Jean-Louis Gasset as new coach.
The MHSC is going through a difficult period after the dismissal of Michel Der Zakarian, decided this Sunday following the heavy defeat against Olympique de Marseille (0-5). This setback sealed the fate of the existing coach, who has been in office since 2021, thus marking the end of a disappointing start to the season. The club, currently bottom of Ligue 1, is now turning to an emergency solution to revive the team’s dynamic and avoid relegation. Among the options considered, the name of Jean-Louis Gasset is unanimous. The former assistant to Laurent Blanc and short-lived coach of Olympique de Marseille could be the key to Montpellier’s revival. Although he ended his managerial career a few months ago, he remains a respected figure in football circles, particularly for his experience and his ability to manage crisis situations. The leaders hope to be able to convince him to take over the reins of the team. However, it remains to be precisely defined what role it could play.
Coach or advisor, two propositions in one
If the position of coach seems the most logical, the Montpellier leaders have not ruled out offering him a place in the club’s organization chart, like Fred Antonetti who currently occupies an advisory role in Bastia. Indeed, this solution would allow Jean-Louis Gasset to participate in sports management while sparing himself the often grueling daily life of direct management of a workforce. Former player and manager of the MHSC, this type of proposal could appeal to the 70-year-old coach, while giving his favorite club a boost in terms of leadership. While Montpellier tries to redefine its new sporting project to remain in the elite of French football, the days to come will be decisive to know if Gasset will agree to come out of retirement, and above all, if this will allow the club to get back on track. in a season which now promises to be more than perilous.
