Georges Mikautadze and Saïd Benrahma at the Olympic Games in Auxerre (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP)
Author of a full match against Qarabag (1-4), Georges Mikautadze scored his second double with OL. Enough to validate a more positive period for the Lyon striker.
It would be an exaggeration to say that Georges Mikautadze has become unstoppable, but we are finally starting to glimpse the capabilities of the former Messin. For a little over a month, he has found his decisive side again, with an offering for his friend Saïd Benrahma in Le Havre (0-4), a double against Auxerre (2-2) and two more goals during the last international break.
Little by little, the Georgian is making his mark, and although his playing time remains irregular, we have noticed the beginning of an increase in power in recent weeks. Thursday against Qarabag (1-4), he scored twice, in very different styles, but always in the register of a pure center forward. “On the first goal, I like to make these calls from behind in the box, because the defense often goes in front of the cage. On the second, it's more instinct that speaks. I didn't think too much, I I did what the brain told my feet and it worked, he confided after the game. I'm happy to have helped the team, to score and to be a continuation of Auxerre and the selection. I played two games with Georgia, and I scored both times. I work to have playing time and perform well.”
Lacazette or Mikautadze against Nice on Sunday?
Affirming that his adaptation to the group was now made “100%“, by continuing in this way, he will be able to help OL get rid of its problems of realism.”The victory was important. We remained in a draw in Ligue 1 (at Reims, 1-1) and in the Europa League too (2-2 at Hoffenheim)so we wanted to return to success. The first period was difficult. They created a lot of chances, without making them come true. The coach made a tactical change in the second half, it paid off as we managed to score three goals afterwards.he analyzed.
Will he manage to shake up the established order? This will be a question for Pierre Sagewho will have to manage two attackers for a single position. In any case, Mikautadze wants to give his coach a headache, almost joining Alexandre Lacazette in the scorers' ranking (five goals for the captain, four for his teammate with less playing time). While waiting to know the name of the starter on Sunday, time to rest for the 24-year-old footballer, who played 90 minutes on Thursday. “It's not easy, recovery is very important. Once back, you will have to rest well in view of the meeting against Nice at home“, he added. He can project himself onto this poster with the feeling of duty accomplished.
