Luka Elsner (foto: uradna spletna stran kluba)
Reims are struggling to meet their European ambitions, and head coach Luka Elsner is under mounting pressure after another disappointing result in Ligue 1.
Luka Elsner finds himself in a precarious position as his Reims side grapples with poor form in Ligue 1. The club, which set its sights on securing European qualification this season, has gone five league matches without a win. Their latest setback came in a 3-1 defeat against St. Etienne, a team sitting below Reims in the standings—a bitter blow for Elsner’s men.
Reims dismissed former head coach Will Still at the end of last season, despite his respectable ninth-place finish, which left the club just four points shy of European football. Elsner was brought in to push the team further, and while he began his tenure with promise, recent results have raised concerns.
Currently, Reims sit 10th in Ligue 1, five points adrift of sixth place, the final qualifying spot for the UEFA Conference League. However, with one more match played than some of their competitors, their position could worsen as the season progresses.
Reims will host fifth-placed Nice in their next league fixture, a game that now feels pivotal for Elsner’s future. A win could reignite belief in his leadership, but another loss would only amplify doubts about his ability to deliver on the club’s ambitions.