On the Hoffenheim pitch, Olympique Lyonnais did not manage to do better than a draw at the end of a complicated match. Saïd Benrahma, missing out on his match, arouses criticism.
This Thursday, November 7 in the evening, Olympique Lyonnais played big. Considering the slight lead on the non-qualifying places, Pierre Sage made the decision to rotate his squad a little. His starting lineup, for example, did not include Alexandre Lacazette, Rayan Cherki or Lucas Perri, to name a few. In a 3-4-3 used for the first time this season, OL had to wait until the hour of play and the entry onto the field of their best offensive assets to show a new face.
Before that, it was difficult to create chances. A good Rémy Descamps kept the team in the game, but a goal conceded at the start of the second half changed the Lyon coach's plans. Saïd Benrahma, author of a match to forget, paid the price for this coaching. His part was also commented on and criticized.
Said Benrahma? “It’s difficult for him to string together good matches”
Saïd Benrahma's match could be summed up as a solo action (37') that was completely missed. After a high recovery, he tries his luck from afar, ignoring the calls made by his teammates and his shot crashes far from the goal. Released at the hour mark, it catalyzes criticism. In question, his irregularity at the high level. In After Foot on RMC, Kevin Diaz, former professional player, points out this fact.
« Saïd Benrahma's last good match? It was with Brentford, in the Championship. Frankly, he had some good matches with West Ham, but it's very difficult for him to string together performances at the high level. In the Championship, he was impressive. When he touched the ball, there was a difference. Since he has been at Lyon, he has had two or three snatches of good matches, but it is difficult for him to manage to have continuity », Explains the consultant. It may become increasingly difficult for him to get playing time given the performance of his direct competitors…
