Olympique Lyonnais: the choice of the new coach is complicated

Lyon is still looking for his future coach after returning Sylvinho on Monday. Since Monday, Laurent Blanc is the favorite. But a favorite who flounders. As revealed by our title, Blanc saw Jean-Michel Aulas Thursday in Paris. An appointment that has not raised doubts on both sides.

The former coach of Bordeaux and PSG is not necessarily excited about joining Lyon. He would prefer a challenge in England. He also has a lot of trouble training a staff. And especially to find an assistant who can satisfy OL.

The leaders of Rhone appreciate Jean-Louis Gasset but the former coach of ASSE should not take up the challenge. He left the Greens, OL's hated neighbor, just five months ago. Another possible deputy but Franck Passi does not pack much. Alain Boghossian even less.

Mourinho refused

And Laurent Blanc in the story? OL is far from convinced. In spring, already, the leaders preferred other French technicians, Aulas in mind, like Christophe Galtier and Patrick Vieira. Not white. Juninho had finally chosen Sylvinho. The former PSG coach does not have the reputation of being a workaholic. And that cool the decision makers Lyon. Except that White remains the only "big" name available. And that it could, by default, be chosen.

Rudi Garcia also saw Juninho Friday, the sports director, and JMA. The former coach of OM does not like the supporters of Lyon. He also packs little Juni. Jocelyn Gourvennec was also to be heard. The president appreciates it. A debriefing between leaders Lyon must take place this Sunday evening to discuss the remaining three applications (Ed .: White, Garcia, Gourvennec) of the initial short-list of four names. The fourth targeted man, José Mourinho, refused.

Everything remains possible because no one arouses great enthusiasm. A list of coaches that could also open next week if no candidate stands out this Sunday.