Mercato – OL: Laurent Blanc’s new pressure

A few days before the opening of the winter transfer window, Laurent Blanc reiterated his desire to see players arrive during the month of January. The OL coach is aware of the shortcomings of his squad and hopes in particular that his management will be able to attract an experienced defender. He confirmed it at a press conference on Monday.

After a month’s hiatus, the League 1 will resume its rights this week. And in a few days, it’s the winter transfer window which will open its doors and several clubs should be active, in particular theOL. After a more than disappointing first half of the season, Laurent Blanc, who replaced peter bosz in the course of the season, hopes that the Gones will be able to strengthen hard in January.

“If we want to meet our objectives, we have to improve the group”

” I hear huge blunders, to put it mildly, saying that I demand this. Nothing at all. I tell my president, my sporting director, that if we want to fulfill our objectives, we have to improve the group. We discuss and apparently they are very receptive because they agree with me “, assures the coach of theOL during his visit to a press conference, before specifying the needs of his workforce.

“When we say that behind we lack experience, it’s the truth”

” I think we have to improve the team and the group. You have to make sure you put your mark on this group but also take players who have the mentality of playing football which can save you ground and save you time. Which post ? It depends on the quality. Technical quality, experience. When we say that behind we lack experience, it’s the truth. It’s not a malice for my group, it’s a fact. I have my right-back who is 19 and my two stoppers who are 20 and 21. It’s not making excuses, it’s a reality », adds Laurent Blanc.