Carlos Baleba will ultimately not be part of this November’s regrouping and Zambo Anguissa will be absent on Wednesday. If the federation’s communication has been deficient for several weeks, the Team Press noted this in its briefing this Tuesday. His opposite number in the Indomitable Lions axis, Zambo Anguissa, will also miss this Wednesday’s match in Johannesburg. If the Indomitable Lions are already qualified, the fact remains that these are matches that must be won. The standard of the Lions whose return we are demanding requires it. This would also reduce the pressure on coach Marc Brys, who is constantly provoked by those running social networks.
As much as it is true that these two players will be missed from the selection, this gives the chance to two other players to showcase themselves. However, the midfield is instrumental in a team. Usually, the team that wins the middle battle usually wins the match.
For a coach like Marc Brys who does not like to change his squad, he will have no other choice but to trust. Given the proximity of this meeting, the coach did not have time to test his different options. He will have to trust his instincts and hope that the automatisms are put in place within the space of one match.
Without Zambo Anguissa and Carlos Baleba, what remains of the lions?
If he decides to play in a 4 – 3 – 3 structure, he will have four players at his disposal: Yvan Neyou, Martin Hongla, Arthur Avom and Wilitty Younoussa. To these four, we could add Boris Enow who played a step lower in October against Kenya. He took Kunde Malong’s place at half-time. It was he who scored the winning goal for the Indomitable Lions on a free kick.
In this configuration, young Younoussa could have his chance. His technical, aggressive and aggressive player profile should allow the Lions to win several midfield battles. To accompany him, Martin Hongla is already a regular in the Marc Brys system. Boris Enow could play an attacking midfielder role.
We would also have liked to see the young Atemengue who was not called up this time. His contribution in his only selection was more than interesting.
It is therefore a completely different midfielder who faces Namibia this Wednesday. The other lines of the team could remain intact since their plenipotentiaries are indeed in the group.
A single factor could negatively impact the performance of the selection. The Indomitable Lions will take to the field less than 24 hours after such a long journey.
Bernard Patipe
