LYON, France (AP) — Struggling French club Lyon hired former Italy defender Fabio Grosso as its new coach on Saturday.
Grosso replaces Laurent Blanc, who left by mutual consent following a terrible start to the season. Lyon is in last place with only one point from four games.
Lyon said that the 45-year-old Grosso has a contract until the end of the season, with the option for an extra season.
He will watch the home game against promoted Le Havre on Sunday night and take charge of the team on Monday.
Deputy coach Jean-Francois Vulliez will…
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