RC Lens coach Dino Toppmöller is reportedly set to be dismissed after just six matches in charge, according to reports from L'Équipe confirmed by RMC Sport. The German coach, who was appointed this summer to lead the club, will not be present on the bench for Lens’s upcoming Ligue 1 match against Monaco in the fifth round of the season. His departure comes amid a difficult start to the campaign. Toppmöller took over from Pierre Sage, who had guided Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and a Coupe de France title during the 2025-2026 season. However, Toppmöller’s tenure has struggled, with the team managing just one win, one draw, and two losses in four matches. This has left Lens in 10th place in the league, six points behind the leaders. The decision to sack Toppmöller appears to be driven by both poor results and fan dissatisfaction. Critics have pointed to his tactical decisions and the controversial use of 16-year-old Mezian Mesloub, who was left on the bench for the match against Mans despite a strong performance in the Champions League against Slavia Prague. This move drew sharp criticism from supporters and media alike. Despite the challenges, Toppmöller’s time at Lens has not been without success. The club secured a victory in the Trophée des Champions against Paris Saint-Germain and earned a 2-3 win over Slavia Prague in the Champions League. However, these achievements have not been enough to save his position. Yannick Cahuzac is expected to take over on an interim basis, possibly for an extended period. Reports suggest that the departure is linked to tensions between the coach, his players, and the club’s management, with claims that a “graft between Racing and the German has never taken.” The club has decided to move on from Toppmöller, despite a season that has included both strong performances and significant difficulties.