Aligned in central defense this Friday, Aïssa Mandi discovered Vito Mannone for the first time on the field. A great professional.
Aïssa Mandi in the center and Vito Mannone in the cages, this game was not insignificant in Rouen this Friday, a victorious game for the Dogues (0-1), qualified for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France. The Italian, like several members of the Lille squad, is one of the players “which are not to be presented” in the Algerian international's folder.
“He is a great professional, someone who brings a lot to the group whether in training or during matchesexplained Aïssa Mandi in the mixed zone, in the depths of the Robert-Diochon Stadium.
At 36 years old, Vito Mannone is a very expressive goalkeeper on the pitch. He is the type of player to give voice, a very useful quality at the end of a tense match:
“He talks a lot, encourages us a lot. He did Vito and there are no surprises for us. He talked a lot, encouraged a lot, gave a lot of perspective. His experience is valuable”concluded Aïssa Mandi, happy that his teammate can experience his first steps in the Lille jersey this season.
