After OL’s new defeat this Saturday, Rhone boss John Textor reacted via a long press release, notably promising a big transfer window this winter.
Nothing is going well for OL. After seven days of the championship, Les Gones have still not won a single match. Worse, Fabio Grosso’s men recorded a fifth defeat this season, this Saturday, at Reims (2-0), thus remaining stuck in last place in the standings with two small points on the clock. After this new defeat, the Lyon boss, John Textor, addressed “to OL supporters” through a long press release.
“This team needs your encouragement”
“Football is football and it is cruel sometimes. Unfortunately, although the coach and the team worked intensively throughout the week, we lost our match today, he indicated. I know how difficult it is for the fans to continue to provide support, but I have no choice but to ask you to continue to do so – to provide positive encouragement to a fragile team, even in difficult circumstances. It is up to our team to play better, but anger and pressure from fans will definitely not produce better results. This team needs your encouragement, probably more than ever. »
📰 Message from John Textor to OL supporters 🔴🔵
“Football is football and it is sometimes cruel. Unfortunately, although the coach and the team worked intensively throughout the week, we lost our match today” ⤵
— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) October 1, 2023
“Fabio does a solid job”
The American leader then wanted to support his new coach: “Fabio does a solid job. He learns more about his players every day. Some players respond well to the work, while others clearly don’t. Unfortunately, when Fabio tests certain players in this situation, he doesn’t always learn positive things, but he will make adjustments accordingly. Our season will progress and we will put this terrible start to the season behind us. Only our football department, our team captains and this current roster of players can make a difference in the first half of the season. »
“We will have no limits in terms of governance”
Finally, John Textor promised a big winter transfer window to strengthen the squad. As a reminder, OL was forced at the beginning of the summer by the DNCG to regulate its payroll and transfer compensation. “As you know, in January we will have no governance limits on our ability to strengthen the team, he announced. Rest assured that I will NEVER allow this club to lose its prestige. Our goal remains to find success again this season. I believe in Fabio’s work, and I believe in his team philosophy – he will find the players who meet those expectations, and we will climb the rankings. Go OL! »
