The first return of Textor, France is snubbed

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By: Manu Tournoux

The first return of Textor, France is snubbed

Committed to the idea of ​​winning back the Lyon public with a view to next season, the management of Olympique Lyonnais has nevertheless taken a somewhat special decision, that of not playing any friendly preparation matches in France…

If some OL supporters are eager to get back to their OL as the summer break is in full swing, they will have to take their troubles patiently. Since it will be necessary to wait until August and the start of the championship for Les Gones to be able to see their team at work. Indeed, according to information from the Olympic and Lyonnais site, Laurent Blanc’s men will carry out a summer preparation far from their bases. Accustomed to playing in the Rhône-Alpes region, as in Bourgoin-Jallieu or Bourg-en-Bresse last year, the Rhone club will avoid its public until Ligue 1.

However, Lyon would have had the opportunity to take a good summer walkabout, knowing that the Gones will play no less than five friendly matches during the preparation. After having validated a prestigious meeting against Manchester United on July 19, Lyon is currently negotiating with four other opponents to gain momentum for the resumption of the championship. But all these meetings will be played abroad, far from Lyon and even from France…

An international OL, Textor’s wish?

Formerly carried out in Tignes, the summer course will actually take place in the Netherlands from July 9 to 18. Suffice to say that OL have decided to internationalize as much as possible next summer. A choice made by John Textor to mark a real change with the Jean-Michel Aulas era, when Lyon did their utmost to find their audience as soon as possible? Possible. In the meantime, this decision could make noise for the Gones, knowing that the supporters will still wait two months before seeing their team again. A blessing in disguise for some, even if OL would have needed to meet their fans to redeem themselves a little after the failed last season…

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu 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, Manu's 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, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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