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·29 August 2026
Paulo Fonseca bristles at criticism after Lyon Champions League play-off exit, defends record
Paulo Fonseca bristles at criticism after Lyon Champions League play-off exit, defends record | OneFootball
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Paulo Fonseca, irritated by criticism after Lyon’s Champions League play-off exit to Fenerbahçe, publicly defended his record on Friday. He had bristled at questions on the night of the defeat.
Lyon lost the second leg 1-2 on Wednesday after a 1-1 draw in the first leg. According to L'Équipe, Fonseca is not considered under threat by the club’s hierarchy.
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In the immediate aftermath, when a reporter queried his late substitutions, he even remarked that he might be a useless coach.
By Friday lunchtime he set out his numbers since arriving at Lyon, seeking to justify his work.
The remarks came two days after the 1-2 defeat to Fenerbahçe.
Source: L'Équipe
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