Laurent Blanc to be dismissed as Lyon manager today with Gennaro Gattuso leading the race to replace him
Laurent Blanc is set to be dismissed from his post as Olympique Lyonnais head coach as early as today, according to a report from L’Equipe.
The former PSG manager was under threat with Lyon sitting bottom of the league after losing three of their first four Ligue 1 games. Blanc’s outdated tactics and casual demeanor regarding his own future at Lyon – he suggested in a live TV interview that he should be sacked – did not help his cause. The outlet understands that Blanc will not oversee the senior squad’s training session this Monday with U19 coach Jérémie Bréchet, former OL striker and John Textor’s advisor Sonny Anderson as well as assistant coach Jean-François Vulliez filling in for the 1998 World Cup winner. Vulliez is expected to be appointed interim head coach.
Hallucination level post-match interview from Lyon boss Laurent Blanc after two losses to start the Ligue 1 season, who appears to invite his own sacking.
Interviewer: “What can be done to change the situation?”
Blanc: “Change the manager.” pic.twitter.com/TU77HwYDCd
Lyon president and Eagle Football Holdings chief Textor already exchanged with potential replacements to sit in the Groupama Stadium dugout. The Athletic reported last week that former Chelsea FC head coach Graham Potter declined the opportunity to coach Les Gones. Former Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui, 2022 Europa League winner Olivier Glasner and Red Star head coach Habib Beye were linked to replace Blanc.
L’Equipe adds that former AC Milan and Napoli head coach Gennaro Gattuso is leading the race to take over from the Frenchman. The former Italy international midfielder is reportedly keen to pursue his coaching career at Lyon. Les Gones will host promoted Ligue 1 side Le Havre on Sunday.
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