Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca has been handed a nine-month ban following a heated confrontation with the referee, ruling him out of all matchday duties until September.
Olympique Lyonnais head into their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 first leg against FCSB with their squad at full strength, leaving Paulo Fonseca with some difficult decisions to make.The match comes
Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca is facing a potential seven-month ban for his shocking "gesture" towards referee Benoit Millot during Sunday's Ligue 1 clash against Brest. A brace from former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette was enough to seal all three points for Lyon, who currently sit sixth in the Ligue 1 table after their latest 2-1 win.
In his pre-match press conference ahead of Lyon’s clash with PSG, Paulo Fonseca revealed Alexandre Lacazette (33) is a fitness doubt for the match set to take place at the Groupama Stadium on
Lyon are expected to fine their manager, but the punishment from Ligue 1’s Disciplinary Committee is likely to be severe. According to RMC Sports, Fonseca’s offence falls under a category for which a 7-months suspension is advised. It remains to be seen whether the Lyon boss will receive any leniency for his immediate apology.