RC Lens: Yannick Cahuzac fired, Habib Beye to take over?

This Tuesday, RC Lens decided to part ways with their coach Yannick Cahuzac. This comes after a disastrous week marked by defeats against Lille (0-1), Como (1-9) and Olympique de Marseille (1-2). Habib Beye is among the expected candidates to replace him.

For now, it is difficult to see a foreign coach arriving out of the blue in mid-season, with Lens expected to react quickly. Pierre Sage, the architect of Lens’s second-place finish and French Cup triumph last year, eventually left for Crystal Palace. The situation could be rectified if he were to be dismissed by the Eagles in the coming hours and return to Lens.

Habib Beye could arrive at Lens

The other name being discussed behind the scenes is Antoine Kombouaré. He is probably the best-placed candidate, as his recent experience at Paris FC has shown. A coach capable of rallying the troops, he could be the one to restore confidence to a team currently at rock bottom.

Finally, there is Senegalese coach Habib Beye. Having gained experience at Rennes and OM, the Senegalese coach could find an exciting new challenge. But it remains to be seen whether he fits the ideal profile, given his strong personality and reports of tensions with some players, notably at SRFC.

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