2. “Leko went back to basics”
“At times in the first third of this season, the Principalities wanted to play the ball too well. However, they took points by forming a compact block and being incisive in the counterattacks like the trip to Dender. On Saturday, Leko went back to basics. With Zeqiri and Ayensa, they also have two quality attackers, which creates differences. The leaders smelled the right move with the Swiss. He doesn’t need 3 opportunities to score. What should be the objective of this team? Apart from Genk, everyone is irregular in the championship. The Standard must not catch fire. There, who can do more can do less. This expression really personifies them.”
What to remember from Standard-Saint-Trond: an incomprehensible loss of control, a successful premiere and a successor to Kanga
3. “Moris is the victim, but he needs to manage his nerves better”
“It’s unacceptable what happened with Moris. This jet of beer on him characterizes a terrible cowardice. And I understand the goalkeeper’s frustration but with his experience, he should have better managed his nerves with Hasi. He is the victim but his altercation with the Mechelen coach takes him out of his match a little. In the past, he has already shown that he is quickly irritated. When you are captain, you know you will be more exposed. You have to be able to keep your cool even if these are never pleasant episodes.”
4. “Taking back Lapoussin is a total disavowal for the leaders”
“What caught my attention on the Union side was Lapoussin. He hasn’t played for six months and he is directly the best when he comes back. That says everything about the individual qualities of certain players. If the results had been good, he would have remained in core B. We are swimming in complete hypocrisy. Taking him back is a total disavowal for his leaders, not for Pocognoli because the decision had been taken before his arrival.”
