The day after OL’s elimination from the Europa League, Jean-Michel Aulas renewed his confidence in the coach and his staff and reminded the players of their responsibilities.
Peter Bosz should remain the coach of Olympique Lyonnais until the end of the season, even if the team was eliminated Thursday in the Europa League against West Ham after a slap (3-0) at Groupama Stadium on Thursday. This Friday, Jean-Michel Aulas spoke with the coach and Vincent Ponsot, the general director of football to make an update after this new disillusionment.
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The president of the Rhone club immediately wanted to rule out any idea of separating from the current coach. “We found a staff that corresponds to what we need with experience, a foreign culture that was demanded by many supporters. There is a first year where we grope. Recruitment may not have been directly related to what Peter wanted“Explained the leader before implying that his club would be active next summer on the transfer market even if qualifying for a European cup seems complicated. OL are in tenth place in the championship, ten points from the podium before the reception of Bordeaux on Sunday. “We intend to think about how to improve the group, we will have the means to invest in order to meet Peter’s aspirations. We hope to continue the adventure. The staff in place corresponds to what we want“, added “JMA”.
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I don’t let go
Peter Bosz
Sitting alongside President Aulas, Peter Bosz confirmed that he would not let go of the helm of the Lyonnais boat even if his first season in the Rhône looks like a failure. “It is not easy. We know good times and hard times like last night in football. The goals are clear here and it’s hard when you don’t win. But I don’t give up. It’s a big challenge“said the Dutchman.
Aulas will put the players in front of their responsibilities
Jean-Michel Aulas especially took advantage of the press conference to ask the players for a reaction on the pitch, thus designating them as the first responsible for the situation. “Players need to realize the seriousness of the situation. We have to be maneuvering to ensure that the players show that they have the necessary qualities. There are seven games left and a chance to participate in a European Cup. It must be translated as of Sunday by a reaction“Said the president who demands a victory against the relegated Bordelais.
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Finally, the club boss once again asked the supporters for indulgence at a time when the team is going through a crisis, while assuming its responsibilities: “I want to address the vast majority of supporters who are very sad: the first thirty minutes and the game were magnificent thanks to everyone who participated. When you invest to come, you want the party to be beautiful and the result to be up to par. I want to tell them that we share their sadness. The responsibility we have is not to stop at yesterday’s dry result, which is negative. We did not meet expectations in terms of results.»