After eleven months spent on the OL bench, Laurent Blanc was officially dismissed by the Rhone club.
It was expected, it is now official: Laurent Blanc is no longer the coach of Olympique Lyonnais. The Rhone club announced Monday, in a press release, the departure of the French technician (57 years old), who arrived at Groupama Stadium less than a year ago.
“Olympique Lyonnais and Laurent Blanc have decided, by mutual agreement, to end their collaboration as of today. This decision also concerns Franck Passi and Philippe Lambert, assistant coaches”indicates the direction of Les Gones.
An inevitable decision
“Olympique Lyonnais would like to thank Laurent Blanc and his staff for their involvement and professionalism during these eleven months spent at the head of the professional team”adds OL, last in Ligue 1 after four days.
This decision had become inevitable as Lyon’s start to the season has been chaotic. With only one point on the clock, Les Gones notably suffered two slaps at home against Montpellier (1-4) and PSG (1-4). And “the President” admitted himself powerless…
