Sampaoli at OL, failure announced!

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Sampaoli at OL, failure announced!

While Olympique Lyonnais could entrust their destiny to Jorge Sampaoli, Sidney Govou is not convinced that the Argentinian is the man for the job.

Who will lead the maintenance operation for Olympique Lyonnais? While Pierre Sage is currently acting as interim manager, the Rhone leaders are said to be hesitating between Bruno Genesio and Jorge Sampaoli. The first knows the house perfectly, the second left good memories of Marseille.

Friday evening, Argentinian journalist Gaston Edul indicated that the lucky one could be Sampaoli, ” close “ to join Lyon. This announcement caused a small debate on social networks, to see if the former coach of Chile and Argentina was the man for the job. Sidney Govou joined the discussion, and the former OL striker does not validate this choice.

“There is no doubt that it is good!” He and his staff do not speak French, notes Govou. Once again we neglect the Lyon context! City, club, academy, different players. And especially Seville last year for the same mission and it didn’t work! »

Govou responded to several Internet users to clarify his opinion, and the opinion of the former French international seems clear. He does not question Sampaoli’s qualities, but believes that a coach more suited to OL’s situation is needed. “I’m just saying that we need to take the context into account urgently! Deal with it to succeed in the maintenance mission! »

Nicolas Gerbault

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