The verdict fell for Paulo Fonseca. The coach of Olympique Lyonnais was suspended for a period of nine months, until November 30, and was prohibited access to the locker room until September 15. And this, because of his inappropriate behavior against referee Benoît Millot, with whom he had a tense head against head. This incident took place during the Lyon-Brest match (2-1) last Sunday in Ligue 1.
This Thursday, during the trip of the Gones to the lawn of the FC Steaua Bucharest in the round of 16 go to the Europa League, the Lyonnais wanted to dedicate their success (3-1) to the Portuguese technician, who was very present on the OL bench last night. This is particularly the case of Rayan Cherki, who expressed his gratitude to the entire Lyon staff and Fonseca after the meeting.
“This victory is 100% for the coach”
“With the coach, we have a very good relationship. His suspension touched us. There was a feeling of injustice before the match, we wanted to give everything for him, because he brings us joy and confidence. We wanted to give him back, he's a very good person. When we see what the staff gives us, we have to give them back. This victory is 100% for the coach ”said the French attacking midfielder in front of journalists.
The Rhodanian club now has an appointment this Sunday in Nice to play the 25th day of Ligue 1. A match in which the Lyonnais will have to take part without their coach this time.
