Foot OL – OL: Four years of famine, Textor is disgusted – Olympique Lyonnais

Olympique Lyonnais is struggling through the twists and turns of Ligue 1 at the start of the season, but continues to dream of a recovery to seek a European place. This is John Textor’s avowed ambition.

New ownerOlympique Lyonnais, John Textor truly arrived in the American style, sweeping away everything in his path. As soon as the buyout was completed, he fired Jean-Michel Aulas who had to ensure a three-year transition period. It is now the coach who has paid the price for the poor results, with the departure of Laurent Blanc. Meanwhile, the businessman has put his men in place and is trying to maintain a positive message to improve things. It’s very complicated, and sporting performances are proof of that.

But with the appointment of Fabio Grosso, John Textor hopes that the trend will finally be reversed. There is still a European regularity which is disintegrating, although this has been the pride of Jean-Michel Aulas for a very long time. But at the end of his reign, JMA no longer really displayed the same statistics because OL was in decline with regard to the French championship, and therefore participation in the European Cup. This year is the fourth without a Champions League, and the excuse of Covid or PSG made in Qatar no longer really holds up. It’s time for ambition again for John Textor, who does not want to continue living without the European Cup.

Lyon, a Lion without teeth

For the new boss of Olympique Lyonnais, it is time to repair this situation, especially since UEFA will lend a hand by increasing the number of French clubs qualified for the Champions League, which will therefore increase to three and a half next season. “ We only played 5 games out of 34. The season is long. I think we are well prepared. Even though sometimes it feels like we are a lion without teeth, but we are still a lion. My status as an owner allows me to set goals that can be achieved with reality. Everyone at the club thinks that not being in Europe would be a failure. Progress is game after game, and then we’ll see at the end of the season. There is an additional place to qualify for the Champions League and I think that is still OL’s ambition. Today, everyone shares my ambitions. Those of the fans also find themselves in the Champions League », Delivered John Textor, who at least does not give the same speech as Aulas, who had promised a European title before the end of his mandate.