probable holder in Strasbourg, Mohamed Bayo “makes an effort”

Left out of the group twice in recent weeks, Mohamed Bayo should start in StrasbourgSaturday (7 p.m.), in the absence of Jonathan David. While his case becomes a real subject in these transfer window times, Bruno Genesio took stock of the situation of the Guinean striker.

Mohamed Bayo, a purely sporting sidelining according to Bruno Genesio

Little used by Bruno Genesio since the fall, one could think that his sidelining in Nantes at the beginning of January was a sign of an imminent departure. However, a week later, Mohamed Bayo was back for the trip to Auxerre, where he entered at the end of the match (84′). In the process, the Guinean striker was once again sidelined for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France in Marseille, four days later. Poor management seen from the outside.

« I was not satisfied with his entry into Auxerreexplains Bruno Genesio on this subject. I discussed the subject with him. I’m not here to condemn the players. Once my decision was made for Marseille, he made efforts behind it so it was natural to reintegrate him into the group. » Better than a simple reintegration, the center forward should probably be established in the absence of Jonathan David, as announced “ fort probable » his coach at a press conference this Friday. A first in Ligue 1 since September 13, during a worrying defeat at Saint-Étienne (1-0).

In the case of the Guinean international (27 caps, 8 goals), Bruno Genesio assures that his drop in performance “ is the one and only reason » of his exclusion. “ I do not take into account the status or situation of each otherhe adds. End of contract, transfer window, leaving player, all of this has no impact on my choices. I work with the players I have at my disposal at the moment, regardless of the future situation of each of them.. » A little less than ten days before the end of the winter transfer window, Mohamed Bayo nonetheless remains a candidate for a possible departure if LOSC finds itself in the operation with, in the background, the need to find a new replacement for Jonathan David if necessary.

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