It’s not yet a full match, but for his first start, the Moroccan international enjoyed a full half. Fair, collective play and technique above the rest. He missed the assist or the goal to punctuate his match. We will also highlight his defensive work. Logically more physically difficult in the second half. But a promise of bright tomorrows.
Death 6
Although he had little to do on his line, his kicking game was very good.
Mac Allister 6,5
Solid, except when he collided with Burgess, on the action which led to Fadiga’s shot (16th). He was valuable until the end.
Burgess 5,5
In difficulty during Gudjohnsen’s rare forays, he suffered, as when Surdez slipped a small bridge over him (32nd). Yellowed at the start of the second period, he handled this card well.
6 tools
He contained Fadiga, well helped by Niang. Very precise in his forward passes, although a little less in the long game than usual.
Castro-Montes 6.5
Always this concern to defend well but also to project forward and propose offensive solutions. We didn’t see Brown, who he rendered mute. He took a lot of shots and ended up with cramps.
Believe 6
In this 3-4-3 system, he was a little lower, but still knew how to use his projection power. Too bad he forgot Niang on a nice counter (65th).
Vanhoutte 6.5
Regardless of the system, it is impressively consistent and plugs the holes left by others.
Niang 5,5
Very diligent defensively, we saw him move forward less.
Lazarus 6
Starting for the first time this season, he confirmed the good things seen in Bruges, with this percussion which characterized him in the past. Some interesting returns, too, like on Surdez (39th).
Rodriguez 5,5
Alone at the forefront, he experienced another complicated match, even if he did not miss a clear opportunity this time. A diving header just wide (7th), a back shot off target (15th) and a spectacular scissor that goes just wide (64th). But he continues a ninth game without a goal.
Pocognoli 6
His move to 3-4-3 was a good idea, especially to allow Boufal to shine. He allowed his team to have a good first period. He made offensive choices in the second half, bringing almost everything he had offensively to the bench.
