Girondins4Ever – [J11] The Girondins4Ever Tops-Flops after Saint-Malo

This Saturday, November 23, 2024, the
Girondins de Bordeaux played the 11th day of the championship National 2 outside facing the club Saint-Malo. The meeting was played at
Marville Stadium.

The players of Bruno Irles were looking for the point of the draw with the Breton leader. The goal is scored by Soufiane
Bahassaon a sublime lob from 40 meters.

TOPS

Lassana Diabaté: The Bordeaux goalkeeper, it is no longer a surprise, continues to string together good performances since the start of the season. Starting once again, he was once again decisive in the outcome of the match. He repels a good shot on his line in the first period. However, he can do nothing about the goal conceded. In the second half also he will stand out and avoid the second goal. Always be vigilant, this is a very important element. We can also observe his serenity with the ball, and in the recovery. This is as appreciable as it is reassuring.

Nathanaël Baï: We don't talk enough about Nathanaël but match after match, the discreet left-back by training continues to perform. He can play on the left, on the right and does the job. The physical challenge he offers his opponents is very interesting. When he's there, it just doesn't happen very much. A shadow worker. Even if he does not often spill into his lane, his role in the Bordeaux defensive system is precious. It will be very complicated for Youssouf Assogba to find a place in the eleven when he returns. But it will only be beneficial for the team.

Bruno Irles: The Bordeaux technician had the mission of making people forget the absence of Andy Carroll due to suspension. It's partly done, thanks to this goal scored and this point gleaned from the first, after being behind by the score. He also dared, and it must be emphasized. In the second half, Bruno Irles played the offensive card with Ben Khemis and Mutyaba. Feeling that there was a chance to play and that his team was stronger technically and physically throughout the match, he took risks. It almost paid off and it's true that we weren't really used to an offensive coach anymore. He naturally deserves to be in the tops. Workforce management is going very well at the moment.

Soufiane Bahassa : After 45 minutes of play, we could have put the winger in the flops. He was unable to materialize and finish offensive situations. Left-handed, he was still in the right lane. On several forays, he waited too long to get into position on his right foot. In the end he was caught and the opposing defenders undoubtedly understood his intentions. But Soufiane doesn't stop there. In the 40th minute he surprised everyone by attempting a lob from almost 40 meters to deceive the opposing goalkeeper. This sublime goal rewards a very good start to the season. He once again proved to us that his range is quite broad and that he is an important player. He never gave up, before giving up his place in the 75th to Ben Khemis.

The Flops

Amadou Diallo : He was once again aligned on the left wing of the Bordeaux attack. Amadou continues the matches but seems to have difficulty renewing his game. It is very stereotypical and predictable, since he systematically returns to his right foot, and then passes backwards or at best sideways. We saw little of him in this meeting and he still had difficulty finishing the actions. He is not decisive offensively and that becomes a bit problematic since Carroll and Bahassa are in other positions. He might need to take a breather. Coach, is there still a place next to you on the bench? (see Yanis Merdji).

Emeric Depussay : The recovering midfielder seemed to be in trouble for a good part of the match. Defensively, he was often late and warned several times for tackles. He also took a yellow card by force. Offensively he wanted to break lines and find the attackers but without success. The technical waste he had meant that his balls were often lost or recovered by the opponent. And it's a shame because it was the penultimate pass or the last pass before a potential opportunity… Perhaps his worst match since his return to the club.