Olympique Lyonnais coach Paulo Fonseca could face a suspension of up to seven months following his forceful actions towards referee Neoit Millot in his team's 2-1 Ligue 1 victory over Brest on Sunday.

Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca is facing a potential seven-month ban for his shocking "gesture" towards referee Benoit Millot during Sunday's Ligue 1 clash against Brest. A brace from former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette was enough to seal all three points for Lyon, who currently sit sixth in the Ligue 1 table after their latest 2-1 win.

As expected, Paulo Fonseca, coach of Olympique Lyon, will have to face the authorities quickly after his outburst during the match against

Olympique Lyonnais manager Paulo Fonseca, formerly in charge of AC Milan and AS Roma, has risked being given a lengthy seven-month ban after shouting in referee Benoit Millot’s face in the latter stages of their 2-1 victory over Stade Brestois in Ligue 1.

Lyon are expected to fine their manager, but the punishment from Ligue 1’s Disciplinary Committee is likely to be severe. According to RMC Sports, Fonseca’s offence falls under a category for which a 7-months suspension is advised. It remains to be seen whether the Lyon boss will receive any leniency for his immediate apology.

After receiving his red card, Fonseca confronted referee Benoît Millot and leaned in very close to his face before being pushed away by Lyon captain Corentin Tolisso. Fonseca tri

According to a report from Chaîne L’Équipe, Olympique Lyonnais are set to punish manager Paulo Fonseca internally after his touchline behaviour towards referee Benoît Millot during OL’s match