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Lens set to part ways with manager Dino Toppmöller after six games

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Lens set to part ways with manager Dino Toppmöller after six games

Summary

RC Lens is preparing to sack manager Dino Toppmöller following a disappointing start to the season. Toppmöller, who succeeded Pierre Sage this summer, has overseen four Ligue 1 matches, resulting in one win, one draw, and two losses, leaving the team in 10th place. He previously guided the club to a Super Cup victory and an away win in the UEFA Champions League against Slavia Prague. Assistant coach Yannick Cahuzac is expected to take over for the upcoming match against AS Monaco. The decision comes on the heels of a 2-2 draw against Le Mans FC this past weekend.

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By the Numbers

•Dino Toppmöller managed Lens for six matches this season.
•Lens currently sits 10th in Ligue 1 with one win and two losses.
•Toppmöller previously led Lens to a Trophée des Champions victory.
•Assistant Yannick Cahuzac is set to take over as interim manager.
•The team drew 2-2 against Le Mans FC over the weekend.

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10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Lens set to sack Dino Toppmöller after just four league games

What they're saying

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Dino Toppmöller, who succeeded Pierre Sage in the summer, is set to be sacked as manager of RC Lens after just six games in charge, as per a report from L’Équipe. Toppmöller was chosen as the suc...
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