Pierre Sage is experiencing one of the best Ligue 1 managerial starts this century

Pierre Sage has made the most of his managerial opportunities in the French top-flight. The RC Lens boss will oversee his 50th fixture in Ligue 1 on Saturday when Les Sang et Or welcome the league leaders Olympique de Marseille to Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

While Olympique Lyonnais weren’t satisfied with his work last season, there’s no denying the French coach has been incredibly successful as a manager in this league. With 28 wins, Sage is the 10th most successful Ligue 1 coach in the…