Former assistant coach of the French national football team Jean-Louis Gasset he died at the age of 73. This was reported by the press service of Marseille, whose coach the specialist worked in 2024.
The cause of death was not specified.
Gasse led Marseille to the semi-finals of the Europa League, in which the team lost on aggregate to Italy’s Atalanta. The specialist worked for the French national team from 2010 to 2012 as assistant to coach Laurent Blanc. During his career, Gasse was also the manager of French clubs Montpellier, Caen, Istras, Saint-Etienne and Bordeaux.
From 2022 to 2024, Gasse led the Ivory Coast national team. He was sacked during the 2024 home Africa Cup of Nations after the group stage. The Ivorians entered the playoffs from 3rd place in the quartet and won the tournament under current coach Emer Fae.
