Key Takeaways
- Paris FC beat Strasbourg 2-1 in a Ligue 1 match.
- Liam Rosenior, former Chelsea coach, was abused by visiting fans.
- The game was halted in the second half due to fan chants.
Paris FC extended their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 campaign with a 2-1 victory over Strasbourg on Saturday. The match was marred by abusive chants directed at coach Liam Rosenior, who is a former Chelsea manager.
The game was temporarily halted in the second half as Rosenior faced the wrath of his former supporters. The incident led to a tense situation, with Rosenior having to be pulled away by his players after the final whistle.
Rosenior, brought back to France by Paris FC’s multi-billionaire owners, the Arnault family, has guided the team to third place in the table, behind AS Monaco and Olympique Lyonnais.
Goals from Ilan Kebbal and Pablo Pagis secured the win for Paris FC, despite conceding a late own goal by Moustapha Mbow. Rosenior expressed his understanding of the situation, stating, 'I understand French, I knew what they were saying, and they went too far. It’s a great city and a great club, but there were many reasons for me to celebrate the way I did.'
Elsewhere, Rennes missed a chance to join table-toppers Monaco on 13 points when they were thrashed 4-0 away at Lyon. Lyon, with a dominant performance, climbed to second place, with Ghana striker Ernest Nuamah scoring a brace and Swiss defender Zachary Athekame adding a third goal.
In other matches, Le Mans earned their first victory of the season with a 2-1 home success over Lorient. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, however, have struggled, with just five points from their opening four games.
The match between Paris FC and Strasbourg highlighted the challenges faced by managers in the French league, with Rosenior’s experience at Chelsea adding a layer of complexity to the situation.
Despite the fan abuse, Rosenior’s performance and the team’s victory suggest that the coach is adapting well to his new role in Paris FC.
I understand French, I knew what they were saying, and they went too far. It’s a great city and a great club, but there were many reasons for me to celebrate the way I did.
Liam Rosenior, Paris FC manager
