A few dozen minutes before the kick-off of the match between LOSC and Stade Rennais, Bruno Genesio surprised everyone with Mitchel Bakker on the left wing. A choice that the technician explained.
The game of probable compositions enlivens each pre-match period. Information and intuition mingle, journalists gauge each other, to precisely predict the plans of each technician. This Sunday, at the Stade Rennais reception, Bruno Genesio surprised everyone with Mitchel Bakker, but also some with Rémy Cabella and the absence of Mathias Fernandez-Pardo, author of a great performance in Nice.
Remy Cabella
During a press conference at the final whistle, when his men had just surpassed their Breton opponent (1-0), the Lille technician detailed his choices one by one. The first was none other than Rémy Cabella: “Rémy (Cabella) can occupy several positionsbegins the LOSC coach, who appreciates the versatility of the members of his squad. He is very comfortable in that of number 10 because he has this ability to place himself well between the lines and to make others play thanks to his technical qualities. He is at the origin of the goal and can also play on the side with qualities other than those of Matias (Fernandez-Pardo) or those of Osame (Sahraoui). I decided to establish him in the axis because that’s where we had the greatest need”he explains, referring to the situation of Angel Gomes, who currently holds this position.
Matias Fernandez-Pardo
Particularly successful in Nice, where he made an impression by scoring his first achievement under the colors of Lille, Matias Fernandez-Pardo remained on the bench this Sunday, leaving his place to Mitchel Bakker, who is not necessarily very accustomed to the position : “For Matias, he had a very good match in Nice, but also had calf discomfortreveals Bruno Genesio. He had only trained on the last day of the international break with us and the fact that he was not lined up from the start was also a way of preserving him. He shouldn't be put in danger. »
Mitchell Bakker
This is when Mitchel Bakker becomes the only option:
“Osame (Sahrawi) was also diminished recentlyrecalls the Lille technician at a press conference. The Moroccan international was actually forced to withdraw from his selection at the start of the rally.
I needed players who were 100%. This is also why I decided to double the side with Mitch' and Gabi', which worked well every time we did it, whether at the start of the match or against Real . This is an additional option. Versatility is one of the great qualities of my squad and I always try to field the best possible team based on many elements: tactics, physicality, technique, the opponent and the schedule.concludes Bruno Genesio, transparent.
