Rayan Cherki praised former Lyon coach Pierre Sage following the club’s 1-1 draw against Ludogorets, marking Jorge Maciel’s brief spell in charge.
He leaves an exceptional image. Very few coaches in history have achieved what he did,” Cherki told L’Équipe. He has earned everyone’s respect.”
Looking ahead, the Lyon midfielder expressed excitement about working under new coach Paulo Fonseca.
He likes to play, he likes to attack. We can’t wait to start with him,” he said.
Lyon will seek to end their streak of draws when they face Marseille on Sunday.
