DBasia.news – Olympique Lyon is reportedly considering bringing in Barcelona’s sporting director Eric Abidal.
Quoted from RMC Sport, Monday (4/20) Lyon wants to make Abidal to be the team’s technical secretary. Previously this position was carried out by Florian Maurice who moved to Rennes.
Abidal is rumored to be the main choice of Lyon CEO, Jean-Michel Aulas. Besides Abidal, Lyon also has other candidates such as Paul Mitchell, Bruno Cheyrou and Loic Desire. The name Abidal was recommended by the Brazilian legend Lyon, Juninho Pernambucabo.
Abidal’s position in Barcelona since some time ago was already uncomfortable. He was involved in a dispute with the star of the Catalan club, Lionel Messi.
The second problem stems from Abidal’s speech. Lionel Messi was offended by the words of Barcelona’s sporting director, Eric Abidal, who thought Barcelona players didn’t work hard when coached by Ernesto Valverde.
“I see all these details. Many players are not satisfied and do not work hard. There are also internal communication problems. The relationship between the coach and the dressing room is always good, but I as a former player smell irregularities.” said Eric Abidal.
This Abidal statement was immediately responded by Lionel Messi through his personal Instagram. Abidal’s former colleague immediately mentioned that the sport director also had a role that Barcelona in the Valverde era was not good. “The head of the sports department also bears his responsibility and above all the decisions they make.” wrote Messi.