Loaned by LOSC in Switzerland and Dunkirk, Alan Virginius and Ugo Raghouber have shone individually and collectively in recent days. Great performances that are repeated.
The Stade Marcel Tribut becomes a real fortress, a place in which the French formations break their teeth one after the other like AC Ajaccio, defeated this Monday (1-0) on the coast. It's simple, thanks to an achievement scored from the penalty spot by Yacine Bammou, the Maritimes pocketed their 7th success at home. A hell of a series for a team which struggled to maintain its position last season and now finds itself tied for first with Paris FC at the top of Ligue 2 BKT.
On an individual level, Ugo Raghbouer (21 years old) continues his tenure in the ranks of USL Dunkerque, in which he occupies the role of low point in a three-man environment. He has logged 729 minutes of play in 12 appearances in all competitions since the start of the season.
From the salt of the sea to the sweetness of Swiss lakes
Nearly 800 kilometers away, in Switzerland, Alan Virginius (21 years old) seems to symbolize the revival of the Young Boys of Bern, undefeated for four matches in the championship. This series is far from trivial as they skate, stuck in ninth place (out of twelve) synonymous with potential relegation to the Super League.
The Lille player, already the author of a saving goal before the international break, was content with a decisive pass this time, during a trip to Luzern (1-1). Very strong on a lawn cleared of snow, Alan Virginius (16 appearances including tax, 697 minutes), who failed to shake the net at the start of the game (26′), offered a caviar to Males (34′) for the opening of the score. The latter concluded a well-conducted counter. However, the locals equalized at the end of the match (79′) with an achievement validated by video assistance.
This meeting is nevertheless already far away for Alan Virginius & Co who are rediscovering the joys of the Champions League this Tuesday. After giving in in the last minutes (90+3′) against Inter Milan, it is Atalanta Bergamo who visits the Swiss capital: Bern.
“We will have to play with courage, like against Inter. We then saw what is possible when each player gives their best.”explained Joël Magnin, coach of BSC Young Boys. Has the message gotten through? Alan Virginius holds the cards.
