VIDEO: Laurent Blanc meets Lacazette and OL players
In October 2022, Laurent Blanc joined Lyon as coach. The French world champion returns to Ligue 1 after two successful spells at Bordeaux and Paris Saint-Germain.
Laurent Blanc's services have recently been called upon in Lyon, as he takes over the reins to try and push Olympique Lyonnais up the Ligue 1 table. Watch his first interactions with his new squad above!
Despite recent shaky form, Lyon managed to remain firm and see out a 1-1 draw against Toulouse. After the dream start, opening the scoring in the third minute, Laurent Blanc's men went on to concede mid-second half. Despite late pressure, they managed to remain strong and see out the draw, gaining just one point in the process.
Next up for Laurent Blanc's Lyon side is a trip south to 12th placed side Marseille. Lyon currently find themselves in 8th, and will look to climb into the top five.