Overview
- Yannick Cahuzac was relieved of his duties on Thursday after nine matches that produced six defeats and the 1-9 home loss to Como in the Champions League.
- Didier Digard was named head coach on Friday with a deal through June 2028 and the club said a strong internal consensus led to his hire.
- Lens interviewed several candidates before the choice, notably Pierre Sage and Walid Regragui, with public figures such as Emmanuel Petit voicing support for Regragui.
- The team sits 11th in Ligue 1 after a summer that saw key departures and recurring injuries, leaving Digard to rebuild cohesion and defensive stability.
- Digard will take training immediately and is expected to audit the staff and reshape the group; his immediate task is to halt the slide and restore confidence among players and supporters.