Eighteenth in Ligue 1, Olympique Lyonnais is up against the wall. To redress the situation, John Textor would have made a radical decision.
The process is unusual. As if to illustrate, once again, that John Textor’s habits stand out in the French football landscape. Olympique Lyonnais had just conceded a new setback, in Reims (0-2), on Sunday, when the businessman spoke in a rather incendiary press release.
While Olympique Lyonnais, last in Ligue 1, is having the worst start to the season in its history, Textor had strong words. The OL boss did not hesitate to point out the investment of his players.
“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“, he thundered.
Mercato: OL should be very active this winter
“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. » A tackle addressed to certain players which then gave way to an announcement: OL should invest in the winter transfer window.
“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. As you know, in January we will have no governance limits on our ability to strengthen the team. Rest assured that I will NEVER allow this club to lose its prestige. »
By making these official remarks, John Textor therefore undertakes to adjust a workforce that he considers too limited. But OL will have to act quickly to target their prospects. The transfer window is now being prepared. And all the selling clubs are well aware of the situation. So many parameters which will not make OL’s task easier during a period considered to be a corrective transfer window…
