Switzerland Considering Taking Lyon to FIFA
By: Inara | May 22nd, 2008For a guy that doesn’t play, Patrick Muller creates his share of drama.
Ever since the happy news that Muller was among the Swiss call ups for Euro 2008, it’s been a race against time as he works to reach an adequate fitness level. Kobi Kuhn, Switzerland’s manager, had hoped that Muller’s participation in a friendly against Slovakia this weekend would help expedite matters. Lyon had also agreed to release Muller earlier than the other players (who are preparing for this weekend’s Coupe de France final).
Unfortunately for Kuhn, Lyon went back on their word when Jean-Alain Boumsong, Lyon’s third choice CB, pulled a muscle last week. With Cris suspended, Lyon are short of central defenders. Perrin said that in the event that Boumsong isn’t fit, then Mathieu Bodmer will play next to Sebastien Squillaci while Muller remains on the bench. Perrin did promise that the minute the doctor cleared Boumsong to play, Muller would be on the first plane to Switzerland – but that might take until late Friday.
This has Kuhn very upset because if Muller doesn’t get any playing time this weekend, he won’t be ready for the start of Euro 2008. While Kuhn would be happy to allow Muller to remain for the final, it would be only be worthwhile if he played. However, it looks unlikely Muller will take the field against PSG, so Kuhn would rather Muller return to Switzerland in order to play against Slovakia.
Switzerland don’t want to lose an experienced defender like Muller, so they are seriously looking into invoking FIFA’s 14 day release clause, which stipulates that international players must be released at least 14 days before a FIFA-approved international tournament.
Bottom line, if Muller doesn’t play this weekend – no matter for what team – then Kuhn will have no choice but to drop him from the provisional squad because UEFA’s final player submission deadline is next Wednesday. And that would be very tragic for Muller.
Category: Internationals
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Lyon has already been unfaithful to Muller by not extending the contract.
We should at least give him the chance to make it to the Euro. Even if it means taking a ‘risk’ for the cup…
Of topic I know, but I just have to express my joy for Bristol City who will go to Premierleague next year. It’s my 2nd club after Lyon. 楽しい！
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I am happy for Bristol City to Pride, but Hull were my favorite team in England. But they are comparably small to Bristol and its great to see little guys in the top flight, like Hoffenheim in Germany.
This Muller situation is pathetic, if he is not going to be played then let him leave. We have Bodmer and Charvet to cover, while Sandy Paillot must be done with his loan by now? Muller should not lose a chance to play in what surely will be his last international tournament because Alain Perrin is a coward!
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Also, I watched Mounier play today in what was a shambolic performance by France at the Toulon Tourney. He looked good, his pace and movement a handful for the Japanese defender even though he was played on the right. Paul Baysee left him for dead a few times in defensive situations which was sad, but I wish he had played on the left and swapped with Bonnet because the one time he was on the left he combined well with Muratori then Quercia. I hope he gets more chances or a loan this upcoming year.
Also, old trainee Damien Plessis looked horrible, and was subbed at half in favor of Cyriaque Louvion, an interesting defender/midfielder from Le Mans. He would be a good recruit along with Matheiu Coutadeur!
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Corey is absolutely right: This Muller thing is disgusting. The least OL should do is give Muller a chance to continue his career after stabbing him in the back. Even if we have to play with one CB, it’s the right thing to do.
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“Being unfaithful”……”stabbing him in the back”.
You need to seriously get over this Muller situation. I think insulting him more is giving him a contract when he obviously doesn’t have a future here anymore. Lyon did what was best for them. Regardless of if he doesn’t play or not, Muller is still contracted to Lyon, so Lyon can use him as cover even if he doesn’t play. If Kuhn so desperately wanted Muller to be in the squad, then he would include him.
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Lyon should either play him or let him go. Its pretty simple.
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Inara, I guess you’ve heard that Coupet will probably leave for Tottenham (It’s more than a rumor). Your fantasy of seeing Lloris in a Lyon shirt may just happen soon.
Can’t wait to read your post if it really happens.Posted from
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Patrick Muller has left Lyon without permission to join the Switzerland NT. YAY!!!! Go Pat!
And yes, the moment Hugo signs, expect a very excited post. He’s the best keeper we could get.
That being said, I will miss Coupet though.
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We’re now well into the transfer games, with all the rumors, gossip, misinformation and mind games… Last example: whilst pretty much everyone already sees Coupet in Tottenham, Lyon has officially and categorically denied any request for a transfer from the Spurs.
But apparently JMA hinted he might release some news after the Cup final, so let’s see..Posted from
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Fixtures released today. Matchday 4 the derby, we get revenge on december 12 against marseille. Our schedule isn’t that tough around the time we will be competing in the CL.
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I’d be very sad if Coupet left. I always liked the guy, and you can’t deny he’s a world class goalkeeper. Seeing him play in some other team would be similar to seeing your ex-girlfriend who you loved dating somebody else, in other words – painful. On the other hand, I guess he won’t play for more than two years at his best, and Lyon don’t have the luxury of waiting for two years to find a good enough replacement. But what do I know, I guess there is more to that than we know. And, Inara, that boy Lloris better be good!
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Coupet just announced his departure on OLTV…
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Now it’s clear! But he didn’t say to where… UK, US?
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We also seemed to have lost the race for Makoun…we have 60M euros to spend on our transfer budget…but on who???
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No more Coupet? =( I will miss him a lot.
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