OL already relegated to Ligue 2?

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By: Manu Tournoux

OL already relegated to Ligue 2?

The history of the championship does not speak in favor of the Lyonnais, dead last in Ligue 1 with only seven points on the clock.

Asked about the fight for survival at the end of October, when Olympique Lyonnais had just suffered another defeat against Clermont, John Textor preferred to laugh about it. “ I know you had to ask this question, but it’s comical. This team is not at risk of relegation. In no championship, in no country, does a relegated team play like we played tonight. You don’t have that kind of quality with people who go down “, he said in front of the microphones.

The weeks pass and OL nonetheless remain stuck in last place in Ligue 1, more than ever concerned by the fight to stay. Worse, if the statistics are to be believed, Les Gones are already doomed. On Wednesday, Pierre Sage’s men lost 3-0 in Marseille, already suffering their ninth defeat after 14 days. With a meager victory for four draws, the Lyon club only has seven points on the clock. A total which appears prohibitive at this stage of the season.

According to the statistician Opta, none of the last 14 teams to have scored 7 points or less (counting 3 points for a victory) after 14 days in Ligue 1 has escaped relegation at the end of the season. To find a team that has held its own after such a start, we have to go back to the 1947-48 season when Sète, only 6 points on the clock at this stage of the season, managed to save itself by finishing 16e out of 18 teams. And paradoxically, none of the 7 teams to have posted 7 points after 14 matches saved themselves at the end of the season.

Manu Tournoux

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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, 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, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.