The former coach of Marseille succeeds Sylvinho, sidelined because of the poor results of the Rhone club since the beginning of the season.

Olympique Lyonnais announced Monday the appointment of Rudi Garcia as coach, a week after sidelining the Brazilian Sylvinho for poor results.

Olympique Lyonnais informs about the appointment of Rudi Garcia to the post of trainer from this day.https: //t.co/gtPd3YCgYB

- Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) October 14, 2019

Former Marseille coach, AS Roma and Lille in particular, will be responsible for straightening the club Rhone, which has only one point ahead of the penultimate Ligue 1, Dijon, expected in Lyon on Saturday for the next day of the championship.