Ramadan and Lent in high-level football, clubs are used to adapting | OneFootball

Fasting periods began in mid-February and run until early April. At clubs such as FC Villefranche and Lyon La Duchère, the season is largely unaffected, with coaching staff attentive to players.

FC Villefranche coach Fabien Pujo regards managing Ramadan as almost a non-issue, and he is untroubled by aligning spiritual practice with individual performance.

He says about one third of the Villefranche squad follow Ramadan, and one player observes Lent. The club are used to adapting and remain sensitive to each person’s practice.

The staff have already held a meeting to understand each player’s intended approach. Not everyone treats it the same way, and the club considers it a personal matter.

Coaches centre their role on performance and support, making tweaks when required rather than overturning the season.

Source: Le Progres