In L’After on RMC, Walid Acherchour analyzed OM's victory in Lens (1-3) and discussed the return to form of Valentin Rongier. According to the consultant, the latter is “the big winner” of this victory, especially after a complicated start to the season where he was not always the starter.
Valentin Rongier had a changed role, notably playing on the wing against Nice, an experience which went badly. But against Lens, he showed that he could be reliable and contribute to the team, especially in Ligue 1. Although Walid Acherchour admits not being an unconditional fan of Rongier, he underlines his importance in the balance of OM.
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The consultant recalls that Rongier, although having limits on the creative level, is a valuable player for his experience and his solid benchmarks. However, Acherchour warns of future tactical questions: faced with teams that defend in a low block, like Monaco or other more wait-and-see formations, will the Marseille midfielder, with Rongier, be able to be creative enough to break through? grouped defenses? “Rongier is the big winner from tonight’s victory. We know he used Harit a lot before he was suspended and a bit injured. He also used Ismaël Koné, who was not extraordinary but who has qualities. You should know that Rongier was not in shape to claim a starting place. He had to play as a full-back against Nice, where things went badly. I'm not the biggest fan of Valentin Rongier, but it's true that he is very important in a team and he is reliable. In Ligue 1 especially, because afterwards in Europe it's something else. He shows once again this evening that he has benchmarks and that he can bring to this team. Now the question is: will this midfielder be effective against a low block? Against Monaco there will be a lot more space, so I think De Zerbi will keep it. But faced with a midfielder who will be waiting for them, is he a creative enough midfielder to make the difference? »
You should know that Rongier was not in shape to claim a starting place
In matches like the one against Monaco, where OM will have more space, Rongier and his midfielder will be more comfortable. Acherchour remains cautious, believing that this formula still needs to be tested against teams that favor defense.
In summary, although OM's victory against Lens is a good sign, Walid Acherchour believes that Rongier's return, if it is relevant, will still have to prove its effectiveness against more closed teams.
