OL, it’s imminent for Laurent Blanc’s replacement

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Laurent Blanc's freakout after the rout of OL

Olympique Lyonnais would be very close to completing the arrival of the replacement for Laurent Blanc, ousted this Monday.

Laurent Blanc ultimately failed to resist OL’s catastrophic start to the season, bottom of Ligue 1 after four days. This Monday, the Rhone club announced the end of its collaboration with the 98 world champion.

“Olympique Lyonnais and Laurent Blanc have decided, by mutual agreement, to end their collaboration as of today,” the club wrote in a press release published Monday afternoon.wrote OL this Monday afternoon in a press release.

Gattuso on the OL bench this weekend?

To replace him, Les Gones would have decided to bet on Gennaro Gattuso. According to information from Sky Sport Italia, the Italian technician would be very close to setting down his suitcases on the banks of the Rhône. There would only be a few details left to finalize before his arrival is made official. The former Naples coach could even be on the Lyon bench this Sunday, when they host Le Havre.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.