While he now has three very serious options for a single position, Bruno Genesio is forced to make choices in each match. So, the competition between Gabriel Gudmundsson, Ismaily and Mitchel Bakker is defined according to several points. Explanations.
Three men at the level for one ticket
August 24, 2024. After the quiet victory in Angers, where everything seems good for LOSC, Bruno Genesio announces the news: Ismaily is affected in the meniscus of the knee and will be absent for several months. With Gabriel Gudmundsson as the only viable replacement option, the Lille board is forced to act urgently to compensate for this major loss. Thus Olivier Létang and his teams set their sights on Mitchell Bakkerlanded on loan. Problem: since December and the return of the Brazilian, there are three potential holders for a single position.
« Basically, there are three full-backs, but we have the advantage of having versatile playersanalyzes Bruno Genesio, who can therefore line up several in the same starting eleven. Gabi' and Mitch can move to other positions, which also gives me other possibilities. » Before detailing the strengths of each, in order to explain on which aspects the LOSC coach bases his choices. “ Gabi is a player who has progressed a lot, who is becoming a very complete player both on the defensive aspect and on the offensive aspect in one of the positions which has evolved the most and where a lot of things are happening.he deciphers about the Swede. Ismaily is an experienced player. He is one of the best technically players I have had to coach. He is a very endearing boy, who is important to the group because he is always focused on others, even if he is not the biggest talker.. »
Qualities specific to each person, a boon for Genesio
Finally comes the Dutchman's turn, who has continued to gain strength since the fall. “ Mitch' is a good surprise because he's a player who arrived on loanwelcomes Genesio. It brings technical quality, power, speed and carefreeness. He's a player who, in my opinion, doesn't know what pressure is. It has good points, which also allows me to use it in various positions. »
So, how can we organize the hierarchy between three serious contenders for tenure status? “ Gabi' obviously took a step ahead during Isma's injuryreplies the 58-year-old technician. There is Mitch' who was used in various positions and who responded, whether when he played left midfielder or right wing. I think it's a real asset because it also allows me, depending on the opponent and the context of the match, to have different options. Given the schedule that awaits us, too. It's good to have the possibility of having physically and psychologically fresh players to tackle this marathon that awaits us.. » With forces of this quality, it's difficult to ask for better.
Enzo PAILOT, in Camphin-en-Pévèle
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