For a club like RC Lens, which has largely exceeded expectations this year, having to confirm the following season often represents an immense challenge. We have to deal with the departure desires of certain players, coveted by other clubs, with a busier schedule due to the Champions League, and with an effect of surprise which no longer has any reason to exist.
More annoying, the Sang et Or could lose the one who was one of the great architects of this historic campaign: Pierre Sage. Just one year after his arrival, the former OL coach could pack up this summer.
After the end of the championship, and the victory in the Coupe de France, the French technician had sowed trouble about his future, by refusing to assure that he would indeed be at Lensois next season. As if he wanted to keep all options open.
Pierre Sage could leave RC Lens this summer.
In recent hours, the name of Pierre Sage has started to circulate in England, in Liverpool, and especially in Crystal Palace. The Conference League winners are looking for a successor for Oliver Glasner, and the Lensois coach is their priority.
RC Lens trembles for Pierre Sage
According to Foot Mercato, the London club plans to contact the Sang et Or management to discuss the situation of Pierre Sage. In reality, the ball is mainly in the court of the French technician, who will clearly have to position himself.
In both cases, RC Lens would undoubtedly like to have a response as quickly as possible from their coach. Because in the event of departure, it is the project for next season that would have to be reviewed…
