Despite the end of the season and the holidays, the team’s integration in Decines seems to be marked by continuing uncertainty. The financial difficulties of the club have created a particular context, going beyond the simple period of mercato which has not yet fully committed itself to Olympique Lyonnais. The training started Monday with physical tests full of camaraderie, followed by a more serious field session. Of the 29 players summoned, 26 participated in the training, some still in recovery such as Ernest Nuamah or in recovery with physical preparers, while Jordan Vertout was absent for personal reasons, potentially related to a transfer.

Preparation is launched with a relatively large workforce, but where all positions are doubly covered, notably through the arrival of young talent. Already well-known faces such as Enzo Molebe, Teo Barišić and Alejandro Gomes add to new players such as Yacine Chaib, Khalis Merah and Rémy Himbert. The training started with a warm-up, followed by specific exercises for goaltenders. Paulo Fonseca then presented the pass circuit, before supervising an opposition on a small terrain, characterized by an intense game.

The session was punctuated by a heavy rain, before the weather improved, offering a taste of what could wait for OL this week. The team is now awaiting the decision of the DNCG Federal Appeal Board on Wednesday, regarding its potential demotion or retention in League 1. This period of uncertainty is tempered by the return to football, a relief for Olympique Lyonnais after recent difficulties.