Despite the superiority of LOSC this Friday, Mohamed Bayo was not entitled to a single minute in Rouen. What future for him? Frustration and necessary reflection.
It was the big surprise among the journalists this Friday, when they did not see the name of Mohamed Bayo (26 years old) in the starting lineup. Unlike Vito Mannone, who took advantage of a less prestigious poster on paper to get playing time in goal, the striker was forced to stay on the bench throughout the match, observing Jonathan David , decisive passer, from the corner of his eye during the duel won by LOSC over FC Rouen 1899 at the stage of the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France (0-1).
“His will will be important”
Obviously, as the incomprehension was great, the name of the former Clermont player was mentioned at a press conference at the final whistle. Bruno Genesio, LOSC coach, then explained his choice: “I wanted to start Jona' (David) and bring in Momo' (Bayo). But as long as we weren't safe, knowing that Jona' is our penalty taker in matches and that he's an important player in that area… I couldn't do it. It was planned for him to come back, I had planned it, but I couldn’t”confides the technician.
But how did he experience this meeting?
“It’s very frustrating, that’s for sure.agrees the Lille technician. But it is also part of the life of a top player in big clubs. You have to be able to show yourself from time to time and otherwise continue to work to try to squeeze out some playing time in the remaining matches”he continues.
Discussions to be expected
Earlier in the week, during an introductory press conference, the names of Rafael Fernandes et Akim Zedadkanot the slightest minute between them since the start of the season, were cited when the subject of the transfer window was put on the table. These are two players “the impeccable state of mind in the group”but for which it would be better “to be in a club where they will have playing time”. This situation does not only concern them and could also extend to Mohamed Bayo, who has only logged 308 minutes since the start of the season in the Lille jersey.
Questioned on this subject, Bruno Genesio did not close the door to a potential departure: “For the moment, we haven’t talked about it with him. I don't know what his intentions arehe admits. We also need to discuss this with him because it is also his will that will be important in this decision”he concludes, leaving doubt about the situation of the eternal replacement for Jonathan David, the most used player in France during the year 2024.
