Jean-Luc Boujon (in Lyon), edited by Romain Rouillard
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8:26 p.m., October 10, 2022
The former coach of the France team, Laurent Blanc, became the new coach of Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday after the departure of Dutchman Peter Bosz. This Monday, he held a press conference after his official presentation. With, for the time being, the rise in the classification as the only objective.
It was a smiling Laurent Blanc who appeared in front of the press on Monday at Groupama Stadium in Lyon. Officially appointed coach of Olympique Lyonnais this Sunday, as Europe 1 revealed to you, the former coach of the France team, passed by Paris Saint-Germain and the Girondins de Bordeaux is back in France after six years spent to oblivion.
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The former defender indeed finds a club worthy of his standing after an exotic experience that ended badly in Qatar. His arrival at OL seems to satisfy everyone and in particular the president Jean-Michel Aulas, very unhappy with the bad run of his club, only 9th in Ligue 1 after four defeats and a draw in the last five matches. “I’m happy today. I’ve always dreamed of having Laurent Blanc as the coach of Olympique Lyonnais. When we were certain that things could be done, we went for it. Welcome Laurent, over to you to play!”, launched the 73-year-old leader.
“We will need time”
The arrival of Laurent Blanc represents a bright spot for Jean-Michel Aulas and OL. Especially since the marriage could have taken place three years ago at the time of the dismissal of the Brazilian Sylvinho. Finally, it’s Rudi Garcia who had been chosen. Known for his love of the beautiful game, Laurent Blanc will first have to play the role of firefighter to stop the spiral of poor results. For now, that is his only ambition.
“The urgency is above all in terms of points. We have to take points so for the moment, I’m not going to play the guy who wants to put the good game first. We’re in a race against time because that we need points and in a second step, there will be a system, a philosophy, a vision of things to put in place. But we will need time”, he insisted.
We will certainly have to wait for the second half of the season, after the World Cup, to see some polished play at Olympique Lyonnais. To achieve this, Laurent Blanc intends to rely on extensive physical preparation, promising his players “sweat”. A speech that, without a doubt, will please the supporters.