After expressing a certain weariness with the behavior and state of mind of some of his players, Franck Haise, the coach of OGC Nice, was combative this Thursday at a press conference. A few minutes earlier, however, his men corrected in Porto as part of the fifth day of the Europa League (3-0) had signed a 17e European match without victory – French record previously held by LOSC equaled.
“ I will not resign, I will continue to assume my responsibilities and I will not abandon my players “, proclaims the Côte d’Azur technician, who also well and truly confirms the end of continental pretensions for his team this season. “ We were aiming for a place in the 24 (synonymous with dams, editor’s note) but we’re not going to get there, that’s clear “, said the person concerned while the Gym, dead last in the league phase and the only club with zero points, is six points behind a hypothetical winner with three matches to go.
“If I must one day be the fuse and the solution”
A few days earlier, Nice had also collapsed in the league, humiliated by OM at the Allianz Riviera (1-5). A slap which could have been the last suffered by Franck Haise. “ I do an exciting job, it’s the one I chose and I love it. But I know how to question myself and my managers know it because I offered to be the shocker after the match against OMconfides the former Lens strategist. If this is to be the solution (his departure, editor’s note), I am ready to accept it. I fight with our weapons but if I must one day be the fuse and the solution… »
L’Equipe on this subject nevertheless recalls an important point: extended until June 2029 last September, Franck Haise would cost the Aiglons between three and four million euros if his contract were to be terminated so prematurely. Not necessarily an option at this time for Ineos and the Ratcliffe family while the OGCN remains a club to sell.
