The flops
Four in a row. The Blues went through November like shadows with four defeats in as many matches, and even five in the last six days.
Their flamboyant summer game no longer panics anyone. The opponents now know how to contain the overly predictable Alsatians and, above all, how to counter them without difficulty.
Brest proved it again this Saturday, exploiting the gaping flaws in the game of Liam Rosenior who is struggling to find a second wind.
A cardboard defense. With 27 goals conceded in 13 days, Racing maintains its average of more or less two “pawns” per match.
Even without Sylla, out due to an adductor injury, the blue rearguard is far too crumbly.
In Brest, she conceded two penalties – only one transformed by Lala, Ajorque having the good taste to miss his – and left spaces that resemble boulevards.
Rinsed attackers. As winter approaches, the summer wisps don't have much left in their legs.
This is the case for Nanasi or Bakwa, “burned” and lacking lucidity in front of the opposing goal.
The absence of Emegha, injured since October 19, also weighs heavily in the balance.
In any case, no one has managed to replace the Dutchman.
A reaction too late. Wandered in the first period, the Alsatians took too long to raise their heads while the Brestois did not seem calm either.
If they had started the game with the same energy displayed towards the end, the score could have been different.
The tops
Ouattara's entry. After entering the game, Abdoul Ouattara stood out with his first goal in Ligue 1 to reduce the score (2-1, 84e).
The young 19-year-old attacking midfielder trained at the club is one of the rare satisfactions of the evening.
Moreira's activity. Although messy and sometimes on the verge of breakdown, Moreira is constant in his effort and performance in his left lane. He is also at the origin of the Alsatian goal.
The outings of Mara and Lemarechal. It may be harsh, but the two forwards were of no use this Saturday.
And it was only when Rosenior called them back to the bench that the Blues showed themselves to be dangerous.
