Michael Gerlinger, the OL’s General Manager, stated, “In terms of refereeing, France is where Germany was ten years ago.”
A working group of club officials on refereeing is set to present its findings to the Ligue 1 board later this month. Michael Gerlinger, the General Manager of Olympique Lyonnais, expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating during his team’s 2-3 loss to Olympique de Marseille on Sunday, and wants to explore models used in Germany and England.
Olympique Lyonnais’ General Manager, Michael Gerlinger, has voiced concerns about the current state of refereeing in French football, comparing it unfavorably to the standards in Germany a decade ago. The comments come after a contentious 2-3 defeat against rivals Olympique de Marseille on Sunday, a result that impacts the league standings as teams battle for position. Gerlinger’s remarks were made as a working group comprised of club officials prepares to deliver its assessment of refereeing performance to the Ligue 1 board this month. The group is expected to propose potential improvements and address ongoing issues within the officiating system. The OL General Manager indicated a desire to learn from the approaches taken in Germany and England, suggesting those leagues have established more effective refereeing practices. The team will be looking for ways to improve consistency and fairness in officiating decisions moving forward.
