Hanging in Montpellier (2-2), LOSC did not put enough collective and individual ingredients to get rid of the red lantern without possible dispute, this Sunday. From 3 to 6, discover our ratings after this match counting for the 13th day of Ligue 1.
The satisfactions
Once again established on the right flank in the absence of Edon Zhegrova, Matias Fernandez-Pardo (6) continues on its current good momentum. The Belgian winger made many differences, in particular by very intelligently obtaining the first penalty after a somewhat lengthy control (0-1, 42′). It was especially by being launched, when he was able to show off his sensational speed during solitary rushes (18′, 24′), that the LOSC striker undermined the Montpellier defense. In addition to a defensive slaughter that was always notable, with significant returns (34′, 90’…).
A perfect counterpoint followed by a goldsmith's precision, Jonathan David (6) once again made the powder speak from the penalty spot, an exercise in which he is more comfortable than ever. “Iceman”, his very apt nickname, is an allegory of composure. Especially since, for the rest, the Canadian went through the meeting like a lost soul, touching the ball only 32 times, lacking technical accuracy and illustrating the sterility of LOSC in the game. Succeeding in clearing the air to transform his two penalties make the performance even more impressive for the new third top scorer in LOSC history.
The disappointments
Resplendent in Bologna midweek and revived at number 10, Ngal'ayel Mukau (3) clearly had a worse time. Much less comfortable facing a lower block with very limited spaces, the Congolese tried to exist by rezoning, particularly on the right side, without however managing to have a real influence. Limited by his lack of comfort in very small perimeters, he only touched 26 small balls before his exit for Hakon Haraldsson (68′).
It's not the kind of match that suits him best from a technical-tactical aspect, and Benjamin Andrew (4) actually had relatively little influence in LOSC's game. If he tried to make his leadership speak while the Mastiffs often swayed and seemed to lack determination at times, he was very little in sight and did not exude the same superiority as usual (7 duels out of 16 won). Perhaps the captain also pays for the sequence of matches, having played 90 minutes in LOSC's last eight matches.
This perhaps had a good intention, namely to defend Bruno Genesio, but Mitchell Bakker (4) pulled the pin in such proportions that a red card – and undoubtedly a future heavy sanction – was inevitable. The Dutchman was sent off at the very end of the match (90+10′), while he was on the bench, responding very violently to Tanguy Coulibaly's shot on Bruno Genesio. An ugly gesture which concluded a rather lackluster performance during the 77 minutes spent on the pitch. The left back suffered against Moussa Al-Tamari and although he sometimes showed himself offensively, his crosses never found a taker (0 out of 2) and when his long shots were not worrying for Benjamin Lecomte ( 37′, 39′)
Enzo PAILOT
Montpellier – LOSC notes:
Chevalier (5), Mandi (5), Diakité (5), Alexsandro (5), Bakker (4), André (4), Bouaddi (6), Fernandez-Pardo (6), Mukau (3), Cabella (5 ), David (6)
Photo credits: Philippe Lecoeur/FEP/Icon Sport
