Fonseca leaves Lyon; interim boss Maciel to return as deputy
Interim coach Jorge Maciel will go back to his assistant role once the new Lyon boss arrives, likely during the international break. Carlos Vicens is the frontrunner.
Paulo Fonseca's surprise exit has left Jorge Maciel in charge of Lyon on an interim basis. Ahead of the Ligue 1 clash with Brest, Maciel made his position clear: he will return to his role as deputy once the new head coach arrives, which is expected to happen during the international break.
«My future is very clear», he said with a smile. «I have spoken with Matthieu: someone is coming and I will have my role on the staff. My job will be to help the coach». After the draw in the Europa League against Real Sociedad, he added: «The suitcases are always ready. That is the life of a coach».
According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Spain's Carlos Vicens is the main candidate to take charge of Lyon in the coming days.
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