Carles Martinez Novell focused on Toulouse until the end | OneFootball

Toulouse fought back to draw 2-2 against Monaco on Saturday, and Carles Martinez Novell’s bold changes underscored that his focus remains on the job. The head coach is out of contract and his future is due to be settled in the coming days.

According to L'Équipe, Toulouse’s hierarchy will take a decision this week, very likely not to extend his deal beyond June, a call shaped by the Spaniard’s ambitions and the club’s wish to launch a new project. Neither Tuesday’s 1-4 cup exit at Lens nor Saturday’s fightback is expected to alter that.

A long-planned review is slated for midweek. With the squad off until Tuesday, talks are likely Wednesday or Thursday, before preparation for Sunday’s trip to Strasbourg, 17:15. No change is anticipated before then.

The club may clarify matters quickly to ease the search for a successor, or wait until season’s end. No coach has been contacted, though Olivier Pantaloni, set to leave Lorient, is admired.

After Strasbourg, Toulouse host Lyon then visit Nantes, and a public position is likely by 10 May before OL’s visit, allowing a fitting send-off if he departs. He has attracted interest from Girona.

He avoided future talk on Saturday, underlining his attachment to the club and urging his players to stay competitive in every minute of the final three matches. He faces the media on Friday lunchtime.

He switched to a 3-5-2 to tighten up and increase connections inside. He felt the side were too open early and, at 0-2, feared a difficult day, but stronger links helped them finish better. Captain Rasmus Nicolaisen hailed the squad’s unity.

Source: L'Équipe