Nothing is going well in Auxerre. Last in Ligue 1 with only seven points on the clock after twelve days, AJA remains on a terrible series of four consecutive defeats. Enough to give rise to tensions within the Burgundian team.
In addition to the case of coach Christophe Pélissier, who has the support of supporters but who remains more than ever in an ejection seat, the medical staff is also singled out. Just like the legend of the club, Guy Roux, at the heart of a struggle for influence.
Still very involved within the AJA, the former coach would not be unanimous. “ Internally, some criticize the 87-year-old man for never having cut the cord”reveals RMC Sport in its investigation into tensions within the residents of Abbé-Deschamps.
Guy Roux, “it’s Auxerre, that’s how it is”
For his part, Guy Roux would criticize the young president Baptiste Malherbe (43 years old) for being too present in all the decisions taken. Which is also attributed to him. RMC speaks of “ an omnipresence that is disturbing” from the man who coached Auxerre from 1961 to 2005.
“ Guy is 87 years old, that’s his whole life. We also have to accept it… It’s Auxerre, that’s how it is », indicated a source close to the Auxerre club, and added: “He
is not interventionist with professionals. This brings more disruption to the training center. Many are his former players and out of respect will not go against him. » Atmosphere.