These Girondins have mental strength [Joueur par joueur Poitiers-Bordeaux]

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Bruno Irlès : he lines up the expected team with the exception of Depussay who plays behind Merdji. This choice is explained by the pressing and recovery activity of the Mérignac player. He prepared Ranem well who came on after Grillot's injury at the end of the first half. He is on his feet throughout the match to position and give instructions to his players. His group is psychologically ready for battle and wins without its star player Andy Carroll. His players threw less long balls in the second half, with the headwind. The evening is a success.

Lassana Diabaté : He makes an extraordinary save in the second in the 74th, and two minutes later, the Girondins score the second goal. He is once again decisive and reassuring for his defense.

Cédric Yambéré : he is on a mission in this second part of the season. Concentrated from the moment he got off the bus, he guided his team with intention from the first to the last minute of play. He put together solid performances during the month of January, being impeccable defensively and also in his state of mind and his role as captain.

Jean Grillot : ahead of the opening score, he gave way to Nassim Ranem before the end of the first period. Grillot is affected in the hamstring muscles. Ranem plays his role perfectly. He was involved in the second Bordeaux goal, because he put the ball back into the Poitevin area with a furious tackle.

Nathanael Bai : What a game ! Positioned as a left side, he is very diligent defensively, and also performs well in recovery. It is he who obtains the penalty in the Poitevine area on Merdji's equalizer. He finished the match with intensity and did not hesitate to make rushes on his left side.

Youssouf Assogba : his start to the match is average in terms of determination. He was caught defensively on Poitiers' opening score which came from his side, he recovered in the second half with more determination in the duels.

Adrien Louveau : his only mistake in this match was his placement on the opening score for Poitiers. For the rest, the northerner is in the oven and at the mill. He makes a save on the line in the second half. He brings intensity throughout the match both defensively and offensively.

Thomas Trazié : he also starts the match without showing the necessary defensive intensity against the Poitevins galvanized by their supporters. He increases his level of determination in the second half. He wastes offensive opportunities at the end of the game. Damage.

Soufiane Bahassa : he does the windshield wiper on his gouache side. We note the big mistake from the opposing goalkeeper who cuts him down 30 meters from the goal. His good reading of the game allowed him to rake in an offensive ball. The referee should have sent off the goalkeeper for this big foul. Fortunately he gets up and continues his match, his technical quality is a plus for this team. Replaced by N.Fofana in the 84th.

Emeric Depussay : in a surprising role, because at first glance he is not an offensive player, capable of playing in small spaces forward. He lost a lot of balls in the first half and struggled to keep the ball as soon as it was served. His second half is much better. He has a lot of activity in this meeting in pressing in the defensive replacement.

Yanis Merdji : he performs his best performance at the center forward position. He doesn't tremble on the penalty and transforms it. He is very active throughout the meeting. He was replaced shortly before the end of the match by Travis Mutyaba. The latter made an interesting entry with scoring opportunities created.

Yvan Ikia Dimi : his first balls confirm the impression of training. The player on loan from Amiens is powerful, technical and forward-leaning. From the first minute of play, he created a scoring opportunity with a cross. He scores the winning goal with a low left shot from 6 meters. He played 83 minutes before giving way to Diaby who had a huge opportunity to score the third goal, but his cross shot missed.

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To read >> Bruno Irles' reaction after the Girondins' victory against Poitiers (1-2)