Pierre Sage has won everyone over at OL since his arrival last winter. There’s even talk of him continuing the journey next season.
Things are looking up in Lyon! Survival has been secured, and the club from the Rhône can even dream of a title in the late stages of the Coupe de France, or even qualification for the Europa League through the league. It was all but inconceivable before Pierre Sage arrived. But he changed everything. With his unifying speeches, knowledge of OL’s context, and popularity in the dressing room, Pierre Sage has even dared to hope for more at the end of the season. Indeed, the French coach could receive the ultimate reward by getting a contract extension. However, he’ll need to pass his coaching qualifications and also deliver results in May, as OL has crucial matches ahead.
Pierre Sage: The Journey Continues?
OL can hope for a strong end to the season, which was completely unexpected last winter. In the Rhône region, Pierre Sage is highly praised for changing the game. According to Olympique et Lyonnais, the club’s management is open to extending Pierre Sage’s contract. May will be closely watched, but the young coach starts with an advantage.
For Robert Valette, a historic figure at the Rhône academy, parting ways with Sage wouldn’t make sense, especially since OL is still in recovery mode. “The results speak for themselves, so why let him go? And who would you replace him with? Someone with a more impressive CV? Olympique Lyonnais is far from healed, so isn’t it better to keep what works? (…) I look at what’s happening, the results, because that’s mainly what matters. When you have a coach who can salvage a sinking ship like that, what can you say except: well done! He may not fit the typical mold, but he’s accomplished his mission,” highlighted the former footballer, who advocates for OL to continue relying on a dependable coach who is appreciated and still has potential for the future.
Against Lille on Monday night, Pierre Sage will kick off an exciting May. It’s up to him to deliver and definitively win everyone over.
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