Finding the Next Coach for Olympique Lyonnais: What’s Next After Laurent Blanc?

2023-09-04 21:30:01

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Accustomed to stability in the past, Olympique Lyonnais has become one of the biggest consumers of coaches in recent seasons. Indeed, since the departure of Bruno Genesio, Syvinho (4 months), Rudi Garcia (just under 2 years in office), Peter Bosz (just over a year in office) and Laurent Blanc have succeeded each other. Apart from Garcia, who led the team to the Final 8 without necessarily being unanimous internally, the coaches all broke their teeth.

Blanc’s future hangs by a thread

They are not the only ones responsible since the environment within the club is particularly complicated. Laurent Blanc, who was the last coach of the Jean-Michel Aulas era and the first of the John Textor era, only lasted eleven months at the head of the team. The defeat last night against PSG (4-1) and the last place in the standings seem to have condemned the Cévennes, yet appreciated by a good part of the group.

To read OL: the incendiary press release from the Bad Gones

Last night, Santiago Cucci, the new executive chairman, kicked into touch when discussing Blanc’s future. He spoke instead of sacred union in these difficult times. Unfortunately, OL risk advancing without the 98 world champion. This Monday evening, the site olympic-and-lyonnais explained that he could be sacked tomorrow, he who was singled out like the others by the Bad Gones. On his side, The team provides further information.

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Thiago Motta and Will Still appreciated

The sports daily explains that Santiago Cucci has been asked to make a point regarding the legal aspects of a possible separation. At the same time, the leaders are testing the waters, they who should have many applications since the position interests people. But OL want to take their time and no longer make mistakes to find the rare pearl, namely a French-speaking coach. He should also ideally have a good knowledge of our championship.

Some coaches have also caught the eye of Textor and his teams. This is the case of Marcelo Gallardo. But the Argentinian, who is nevertheless without a club, declined the invitation. The team specifies that the profiles of Thiago Motta (Bologna) and Will Still (Reims) are appreciated by certain members of the Lyon board. On the other hand, Bruno Lage, a time anticipated, will not come. In the meantime, Laurent Blanc continues to ensure the work. He will remain until his successor is appointed. To be continued in the next episode…

Pub. on 04/09/2023 23:30 Update on 05/09/2023 01:51

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