Olympique Lyonnais: “This team is not at risk of relegation, nobody's worried” (John Textor)

"We shouldn't be where we are. This team is not at risk of relegation. No team relegated in any league is playing like we just did, you just don't see that level in a team that's going down. Whoever is talking about relegation just wants to spread fear or make things up," declared John Textor, president of Olympique Lyonnais, after his team's defeat at home (1-2) to Clermont Foot 63 (Matchday 9 of Ligue 1 Uber Eats) on 22/10/2023.

Olympique Lyonnais, the only team to have yet to win a match after nine matchdays, is 18^th and last in the 2023-24 Ligue 1 Uber Eats standings with 3 points (0 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats).

"Nobody's worried among the players, or the staff or as far as I'm concerned. We are not discussing relegation at all. It's kind of a joke, nonsense, I don't take it seriously. We're looking at the top of the table rather than the bottom. Anyone who truly understands the sport isn't worried," said the American executive.

OL's next opponent is Olympique de Marseille at the Orange Vélodrome on Sunday 29/10/2023 (kick-off at 20:45 CET), before FC Metz, Stade Rennais FC, LOSC…