Despite a frustrating draw (1-1) against FC Nantes, ASSE displayed a remarkable athletic performance during the 18th day of Ligue 1 McDonald's. A look back at the key figures from a match where the Greens were able to shine with their physical commitment.
The Stéphanois covered a total of 114.7 kilometersor 3.9 kilometers more than their opponents in Nantes (110.8 km). This collective effort testifies to the intensity put in by Eirik Horneland's players, who sought to control the pace of the match against a team that was difficult to maneuver.
Davitashvili on the tuning fork?
Among the individual performances, Zuri Davitashvili once again stood out. If he is sometimes still messy, the Georgian winger has traveled 11.27 kilometersdisplaying incessant activity in the offensive and defensive phases. He also made 14 sprintsconfirming his key role in rapid transition and efforts to unbalance the opposing defense.
For comparison, only Pedro Chirivella, on the Nantes side, was slightly ahead of Davitashvili in distance covered with 11.31 kilometersbut the Stéphanois showed himself to be more incisive in the sprints.
-A high general intensity for ASSE
With a total of 112 sprintsASSE showed dynamism above the average observed in several other meetings of this day. This reflects a desire to press high and multiply runs to find solutions in a tight match. This figure should be compared to 111 sprints of Nantes, confirming the general intensity of this duel.
The physical challenge in the service of maintaining
In an intense fight to avoid relegation, this athletic performance from ASSE bodes well. Players demonstrate that they have the resources to physically compete with their opponents. However, to turn these efforts into points, you will have to be more creative and efficient in front of goal. With a new coach and improved performances, the Greens seem on the right track to meet the challenge of remaining in Ligue 1. The challenge now: maintain this intensity while improving efficiency in decisive areas.
