The weeks follow one another and are similar for AJ Auxerrewhich collects poor performances following unfavorable scenarios. “ Nothing goes our way“, regretted Christophe Pélissier after another setback in Angers on Sunday (0-2).
Last in Ligue 1, AJA is completely at a standstill. But Christophe Pélissier and his technical staff do not intend to let go. During his career, the technician has already demonstrated his ability to find resources to get out of such situations, in Lorient or Amiens.
If the newspaper L’Equipe reported disagreements between management and staff, a dismissal of Christophe Pélissier would cost 2.5 million euros. A notable sum for a club which will need to strengthen itself this winter after a very insufficient summer transfer window.
Pélissier has the support of players and the public
If Christophe Pélissier repeats that his personal situation takes second place, the AJA coach is inevitably weakened. But he retains the full support of his group.
“We support the coach fully, launched captain Elisha Owusu on Sunday. he tries to put us in the best mood, to push us, to take this pressure off us while making us aware of the situation.”
Another significant support: that of the public. Sunday, Ligue 1 + captured a scene in which the Ultras present in the visitors’ park talk with the AJA coach, before chanting his name at the end of the discussion. By parting ways with Christophe Pélissier, the management, much criticized by the club’s followers and surprisingly discreet, would create a real divide with an audience that has returned to the stadium in numbers for several years. In this game of influences, it is once again James Zhou who will have the last word. Expected in November, the Chinese owner of the AJA will have to put the house in order in Italy.
