Everyone had only one word in mind after this head cross finally validated by the Var: click. Without daring to say it but by asking the question. “The trigger? I hope so”cautiously replied the main person concerned. Such a period of scarcity cannot be erased by a single goal. Openda knows it: it will take more to convince.
Monday against the Blues, Openda scored, caused a penalty and a brilliant pass was the basis for the exclusion of Aurélien Tchouaméni. But there is also technical waste and hesitant placements. “I can do betterhe admits. But this match will do me good. It will remain a benchmark match in my career with the Devils. I received the support I expected with a new tactical approach. I received good through balls and that’s my strength.”
gullI hope this will be the trigger. It’s important for him but also for us.
The trigger will first be mental. If Openda claims that he has “never doubted”we don’t have to believe it. His body language betrayed him when he missed opportunities and felt the accusatory stares of his teammates. “I hope this will be the trigger. It’s important for him but also for us. We need a striker who scores.”said Youri Tielemans, captain Monday evening.
Domenico Tedesco was also delighted, highlighting the collective performance on the offensive level. “Loïs played intensively in depth and he had a lot of help from the team to find the spaces. I’m happy for him.”
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Glad to have found a formula that works for Openda. By playing lower and with players behind him like Charles De Ketelaere and Leandro Trossard. But what will happen when Romelu Lukaku returns, in theory for the next rally? The Leipzig striker risks returning to the bench just when there was finally hope.
Unless Tedesco attempts an association, as he did (unsuccessfully) in the first half in Vienna? The defeat against France on Monday will have at least this positive: the last two meetings of the League of Nations group will have almost no sporting interest. The coach will be able to use it as a last laboratory before the road to the 2026 World Cup where we will no longer forgive him much.
