2024 - Crowd bath for Lucien Favre in training for OGC Nice

Nearly two hours of session and a bath to finish. A real walkabout for Lucien Favre and the Aiglons this Wednesday at the training center. More than 300 supporters are there, to attend this first meeting open to the public. The sun beats down, the balloons circulate on the already impeccable lawn.

And in the middle, Lucien Favre resumes his marks. Four years after leaving for Dortmund, the Swiss technician seems never to have left. He exchanges with Fred Gioria, his deputy. Gets agitated when Flavius Daniliuc misses a pass. And applauded (in his own way!) when Delort shook the nets at the end of the session. Lulu is back, and Gym supporters won’t miss a beat!

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“This is the first time that we are all unanimous!”

“Welcome home coach” “we are happy to meet you” “we will have fun with you” we hear behind the barrier, not far from giving in, when the coach leaves the field to return to the locker room. With his smile and his good nature, Favre takes the time to answer everyone, takes selfies, the autographs. He remains nearly 20 minutes with the supporters, who have sparkling eyes and dreams of grandeur since the announcement of his return. “We’re finally going to see a beautiful game again,“savors Jo, faithful among the faithful.”I’ve never seen such enthusiasm at the start of the season, it’s the first time that we’ve all been united around a coach or a player.” estimates Manon. “It’s a waking dream.“The magic always works.

Calvin Stengs very inspired

On the ground also the “Favre touch” is already felt. The ball is present in every exercise. Ball control, conservation, opposition, the session is fun and the players seem to take a lot of pleasure. For the record, the yellow team of Jean-Clair Todibo won the first opposition of the season on a large pitch, after some fine goals from Delort. In the opposite camp, Calvin Stengs delights with his ball catches and precise passes. The cards are reshuffled. Some Aiglons have the opportunity to take flight. Others must stay at high altitudes. First friendly match of the summer scheduled for Saturday at 10.30 a.m. at the training center against Lausanne-Sport. The last vacationers like Gouiri or Thuram are expected next Monday.