Lens Makes Lightning Coaching Change! 45-Year-Old New Boss Sacked After Just 4 Rounds

According to reports from L'Equipe and Sky Sports, Lens have dismissed head coach Toppmoller, who lasted only 4 rounds in Ligue 1, with a record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses, earning 4 points. Toppmoller signed a two-year contract in the summer window, took office on June 16, with his original contract running until 2028. In the Champions League, his side came from behind to beat Slavia Prague 3-2, but in the last league round, they trailed Le Mans 0-2 before leveling at 2-2. After the match, he expressed dissatisfaction with the first half and substituted three players at halftime. Assistant coach Yannick Cahuzac may take over. Toppmoller previously coached Eintracht Frankfurt, finishing third in the Bundesliga last season, and was dismissed in January this year before replacing Sager in the summer window.