At the same time, Hervé Koffi arrived in Lens, for “densify the guard sector”, according to the language elements of the club management. Next No. 1 if Brice Samba leaves the club, number 2 in the opposite case, no one has the answer as long as Brice Samba has decided to remain silent during the Euro. A few indiscretions about a departure to Saudi Arabia or OM are circulating, at most.
The Voice of Sportsin today’s edition, compared the performances of the two goalkeepers:
This season, Koffi touched more balls per match (36 against 27), played long passes more often (60% of his total passes against 47.6% for Samba) when the Lens player used the short pass a little more (14.6% against 10%).
Samba was more skilful on the feet, but carried the long game less (455 m compared to 496 m). With Charleroi, Koffi had more work in his goal than Samba, who could rely on a more airtight defense (1 goal conceded per match compared to 1.5) and who conceded 4 shots on target per match compared to almost 5 for Koffi .
Samba has been more decisive throughout the season with 8 goals avoided compared to 4. The French international has a better save percentage over his entire career (77% compared to 73%).
