Mbappé and Tchouaméni symbol of a Real in crisis, Bouaddi and impeccable Knight, decisive Maignan, discover the barometer of the French after this new evening of the Champions League
The Knight wall
Again and always decisive. The northern wall has spoken again. Less in demand than usual during European evenings, Lucas Chevalier once again got his class talking. The last rampart of LOSC made two very classy saves, disgusting the attackers of the Old Lady. Alphonse Areola diminished and probably forfeited for the next meeting of the Blues, it is perhaps the right one for the Dogues goalkeeper who could appear in Didier Deschamps' list… in any case we hope so.
Maignan disgusts Real
A guard can hide another. Not spared from criticism over AC Milan's first setback against Liverpool at the start of this Champions League, he clearly recovered against Leverkusen and Bruges. Against Real, it was an even more remarkable performance that the Blues goalkeeper delivered. With 9 saves on the clock, Mike Maignan greatly contributed to the incredible success of the Rossoneri at Bernabeu (1-3).
Bouaddi like a big one
Don't talk to him about age, at 17 years old, Ayyoub Bouaddi has all the makings of a big man, even a very big one. Already splendid during the feat against Real Madrid (1-0), the young midfielder once again made the Mastiffs happy against a European great. Almost perfect technical accuracy (87% of successful passes), difference made with the ball, unfailing composure, that makes them qualities! We can't wait to see him play again in the most beautiful competition.
Konaté reassures before the Blues
We were worried, he definitely reassured us. Out injured during Liverpool's last victory against Brighton (2-1), after an unfortunate contact with his own teammate Virgil van Dijk, the Dutchman involuntarily stepped on his partner's wrist. Konaté wanted to be reassuring a few days before the announcement of the list of the France team (November 7). “My injury is not serious, fortunately. I had a scan today and it confirmed there was no fracture. I will be ready for the next match. At Anfield against German champions Leverkusen, the Reds' control tower held its ground and was imperial behind allowing his team not to concede a goal. Didier Deschamps can count on him.
Mbappé still silent
We were waiting for a reaction, we didn't get it. The words of former Madrilenian Karim Benzema about him resonate in people's minds. “Mbappé is not a center forward” yes we saw it… Aligned up front with Vinicius against Milan, the former Parisian was keen to make up for it after his failed classic against Barça (4-4 defeat). 0). If he initially seemed in good shape, his lost duels against an imperial Maignan really destabilized him. No second goal with the Meringue in the Champions League and the start of a period of crisis for his club, 2nd in Liga, 9 points behind FC Barcelona and 17th in the Champions League with six points in four games.
Tchouameni washed out
His indisputable role was already called into question by supporters after several average performances. The least we can say is that against Milan, Aurélien Tchouaméni did not reassure his people. Controlled by Reijnders and his former Monegasque teammate Youssouf Fofana in the midfield, the new captain of the Blues had a bad evening in front of his audience and his coach saw it clearly. As soon as he returned from the locker room, he gave way to Eduardo Camavinga.
El Chadaille Bitshiabu: zero points
If you were wondering where the former PSG Titi had gone, you have your answer. And how can you miss it, this Tuesday evening against Celtic, the 19-year-old Frenchman celebrated his first start in the Champions League and he will remember it. Forced to take points after three defeats in the first three days, RB Leipzig has undoubtedly (already) sealed its fate by losing (3-1) on Celtic's pitch. If upon restart, the young defender made progress, he lost the majority of his duels and suffered the full brunt of Kühn's offensives (author of a double). If he took advantage of injuries to gain playing time, there is a chance that Marco Rose will no longer call on him when the absentees return.
