Mathieu Warnier, Media365: published on Saturday November 23, 2024 at 11:40 p.m.
Discover our tops and our flops following the draw between Reims and Lyon (1-1) this Saturday on the pitch at the Stade Auguste-Delaune on the occasion of the 12th day of Ligue 1.
The tops
Cherki influent
Beyond his goal at the end of the first period, Rayan Cherki played a leading role in Lyon's performance this Saturday in Reims. Positioned in support of Alexandre Lacazette, the international hopeful midfielder was the hub of his team. Precise in shooting, efficient in duels and dribbling, he however had more difficulty with crosses. Despite everything, he confirms to be a pivotal element of the Lyon squad and a basic man for Pierre Sage.
Diouf hard to beat
Without him, Reims would undoubtedly not have taken the point of the draw against Lyon on their lawn. Yehvann Diouf was once again very present in the Champagne cage with six saves and a boxed ball to fend off the danger. The former under-20 international offered serenity to a Reims central defense that was sometimes far from being sovereign, especially in the first period. It is, in any case, a new first-class performance for the Reims goalkeeper.
Solid niakhate
With Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhaté made a pair. Indeed, the Senegalese defender was able to respond to the Champagne attacks, particularly during a second period which once again saw OL fall back even though they had the advantage in the score at the break. Uncompromising in the duels, the Lyon defender was also able to intervene in the Champagne transmissions to allow his team to take a point away.
The flops
Munetsi in pain
It was a captain in difficulty that the public at the Stade Auguste-Delaune saw this Saturday against Lyon. Marshall Munetsi did not really show his best face in the heart of the Reims game. Lacking precision in passing and shooting, he was tossed around in duels and lost too much of the ball. The midfielder from Zimbabwe did not know how to be the guide of his team, he who was far from his usual standards.
Benrahma barely visible
Aside from the goal which was denied to him in the 7th minute, Saïd Benrahma was not very influential in OL's game this Saturday in Reims. With few balls to play on his left wing, he caused little excitement in the Champagne defense. It was no great surprise that he gave way to Georges Mikautadze for the last ten minutes in an attempt to turn the match around by Pierre Sage.
Ito lacking efficiency
Junya Ito did not have a good evening against Lyon. The Japanese striker came up against the Rhone defense, who knew how to frame him so well that he did not weigh on the match. Often beaten in duels, the Reims number 7 was unable to catch the target on his only attempt and did not have great precision in crosses and gave the ball back too often. An evening that will remain to be forgotten for him.
