Last year, at the same period, OL was marking its recent history by achieving a capital feat. Ligue 1 red lantern for long weeks, the Rhone club had managed to correct the shot by hoisting itself to sixth place to get a place in the Europa League. An unexpected outcome made possible by the excellent work of Pierre Sage on the Lyon bench. Arrived in the shoes of an temporary worker brought to be replaced a few weeks later, the former assistant of Habib Beye never moved and was adored by the whole of the Lyon community to whom he gave hope.
The 46 -year -old coach could notably count on the revelation Jake O'Brien. Recruited in the summer of 2023 against one million euros, the Irish defender had had a great season with the Gones before flying to Everton last summer against 20 million euros. A year later, the two men met in Liverpool, in the new 23 -year -old defender club. A privileged moment that the two former collaborators immortalized with a photo. It remains to be seen whether their paths will cross again during their respective careers.
