Régis Le Bris’ job on the line after ‘monumental failure’ sees Lorient relegated to Ligue 2 | OneFootball

FC Lorient fell just short of pulling off the great escape. Needing to beat already-relegated Clermont Foot on the final day, hope that FC Metz lose against Paris Saint-Germain and that they could overturn a goal difference deficit of eight, it looked an uphill task for Les Merlus.

However, Lorient beat Clermont 5-0, whilst Metz lost 2-0 at home to PSG. It wasn’t enough. Whilst Metz, who will have the chance to fight for their Ligue 1 status in the relegation play-off, Lorient make the drop to Ligue 1 due to their head-to-head record with Metz after the two sides finished level on goal difference.

Le Bris’ Lorient contract runs until 2027

“To see Lorient in Ligue 2, with the means and the efforts made in these past 18-24 months, is a monumental failure and as president, I take responsibility,” said Loïc Féry after Les Merlus’ relegation was confirmed. Lorient have the eighth-highest budget of all the teams in Ligue 1.

Whilst Féry assumed his responsibility, there is plenty of blame to go around. Le Bris, as manager, has a significant share of responsibility. L’Équipe reports that Féry and Le Bris will meet in the coming hours in order to evaluate the season and there is a possibility that the latter will leave the club, despite being under contract until 2027. The future looks uncertain for Lorient.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle