Sylvinho at Lyon, Juninho’s gamble that failed

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·21 August 2026

Sylvinho at Lyon, Juninho’s gamble that failed

In summer 2019, sporting director Juninho chose novice compatriot Sylvinho to lead Lyon.

As reported by L'Équipe, what endures seven years on is a video. On 5 October 2019, the eve of a derby at Saint-Étienne, close to 2,000 fans packed the training ground, flares lit and songs ringing out.

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Sylvinho walked the touchline, slapping palms with fierce energy, as if trying to transmit through hands what would not come through the play.

The Brazilian was electric, almost possessed.

The following day, Lyon lost the derby at Saint-Étienne, ending the partnership four months after his signing, a union as promising as it was brief.

Source: L'Équipe

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