Appointed Monday at the head of the France Espoirs team, Thierry Henry hoped to be able to work with Rémy Vercoutre. But the OL goalkeeping coach was retained by his club.
After convincing the officials of the French Football Federation that he was in the best position to succeed Sylvain Ripoll, Thierry Henry was appointed head of the Espoirs tricolores on August 21. And since time is already running out for him to best prepare his players for the 2024 Paris Olympics, the new coach did not wait to think about the composition of his future staff. With a first annoyance since Rémy Vercoutre will not come.
The one who currently occupies the position of goalkeeper coach at Olympique Lyonnais would surely have liked to share his time between the Rhone club and the Espoirs, but according to information from RMC, OL management vetoed such a schedule. And yet, Laurent Blanc agreed. As a result, Rémy Vercoutre will not be released and Thierry Henry will have to find another solution, he who would nevertheless have appreciated working with a man he got to know during the confinement linked to COVID-19, experienced together on the side of New York.
Coupet contacted?
Still according to the media, Thierry Henry has already drawn on the pool of former members of the Lyon staff since Gérald Baticle will be his deputy. The 1998 world champion would also target Grégory Coupet to take the place initially assigned to Rémy Vercoutre. Another former international player, in the person of Gaël Clichy, could also come and strengthen the management team around Thierry Henry.
