Who should be Lens's next manager after Cahuzac's departure?

Lens seek a new manager after sacking Cahuzac; Pierre Sage and Habib Beye are leading candidates.

RC Lens must appoint a third manager this season after Yannick Cahuzac's dismissal following less than two months in charge. Cahuzac won only three of nine matches across all competitions. Pierre Sage, who won the Coupe de France with Lens in May before joining Crystal Palace in June, is a leading contender for a return, though the English club may demand compensation of around €5 million.

Habib Beye, free since leaving Marseille in June, is also under consideration. Analysts are divided: some favour Sage's familiarity with the squad, while others suggest Beye could be a fresh option. A reunion of Sage and Beye, who worked together at Red Star from January 2022 to June 2023, has also been mooted.

Lens face a demanding schedule after the winter break, including Ligue 1 and Champions League fixtures.