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Champions League: Yannick Cahuzac, "something fishy" at RC Lens

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Following the catastrophic performance of RC Lens on Wednesday evening against Como in the Champions League (1-9), the Yannick Cahuzac case has been talked about. Since the Racing Club de Lens suffered a historic spanking on Wednesday evening against Como (1-9, 4th day of the Champions League), there have been numerous comments.

In addition to the players' responsibility, it is also that of Yannick Cahuzac which is often highlighted. Observers also returned to the appointment of the current Sang et Or coach.

And for some, everything is not very clear. This summer, and in order to replace Pierre Sage who left for Crystal Palace, the Lens management went to look for an experienced coach in the person of Dino Toppmöller.

But on September 15, the German coach left the club in disaster. Officially, he left Lens in solidarity with his deputy Nelson Morgado, dismissed by management.

A decision which then benefited Yannick Cahuzac, appointed coach by Jean-Louis Leca. Sports director whose qualities were praised until now, the latter is today in the sights of observers.

On the set of the L'Équipe channel, Virginie Sainsily asked questions and mentioned a possible"cronyism". We said it when(Yannick) Cahuzac has arrived.

» Yannick Cahuzac, a choice of Jean-Louis Leca And continue by going back in time a little. "He was offered a number one position at his former club Lorient.

He refused to go to Lens as deputy. So anyway, there was something underlying it.

Perhaps we had promised him that within a while… I don't know, I don't want to say anything because I don't have the information. But there was already something fishy going on."

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