[Billet] Akor Adams, enough is enough

It is not our practice to shoot at the ambulance. But Akor Adams, once again, provided a totally catastrophic performance in Normandy. Without Téji Savanier, with whom he does not have great technical complicity, the Nigerian appeared even more isolated than usual.

He never knew how to combine with his wingers, who were close to him when recovering the ball. Whether it was Arnaud Nordin or Wahbi Khazri, the trio did not work and Akor Adams today seems primarily responsible for this failure. Despite his size, he only won one duel, lost ten balls and committed two fouls. So what to do?

Certainly, solutions are lacking. Jean-Louis Gasset only has a few pure number nines in his squad. Junior Ndiaye, who entered at the very end of the match, does not yet seem ready. However, it is in these conditions that at the beginning of this century, Habib Bamogo or Fodé Mansaré had reared their heads. JLG also launched Mousa Tamari at the hour mark in place of Akor Adams. Wahbi Khazri, used on the left wing since the arrival of the new coach, can also occupy the center, where he would necessarily be more useful.

No matter, it becomes unbearable to see Akor Adams lined up without ever being called into question. Against Brest, it will be time for a change at the attacking position.