Olympique Lyonnais are set to take disciplinary motion towards Tremendous Eagles invitee Present Orban following his controversial social media put up lauding an opponent’s efficiency throughout Lyon’s current 2-2 draw with AJ Auxerre, Soccernet.ng studies.
After the heated encounter, Orban praised Ivorian ahead Sinaly Diamonde, who scored and supplied an help for Auxerre.
Orban’s remark, that includes the phrase “Prime” accompanied by two fireplace emojis, was supposed to encourage his pal however was poorly acquired by Lyon’s administration and supporters, given Diamonde’s contributions got here at Lyon’s expense.
The put up rapidly sparked outrage amongst Lyon followers, which led Orban to make clear that he was unaware his pal’s targets had been towards his personal staff.
“Excuse me, OL followers, it was a mistake. I made this remark simply to encourage my pal. I didn’t even realise it was from our match; who would want for his personal staff to lose? We work onerous every day to win matches and trophies. For OL, I’m sorry – thanks,” Orban expressed in his apology.
Regardless of his clarification, RMC Sports activities studies that the membership seems unwilling to let the incident slide. Lyon administration has reportedly summoned Orban for a proper dialogue, and he faces a possible penalty, together with shedding his ethics bonus.
The ahead was lately faraway from the first-team squad over disciplinary issues, including to a difficult season during which he struggled to safe common enjoying time.
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