Initially largely dominant in the first period, LOSC gradually suffered until being punished at the end of the match (1-1), despite Jonathan David's hard work on the offensive front. From 3 to 7, discover our notes after this match on the 10th day of Ligue 1.
Man of the match
He doesn't stop anymore. Author of a fourth goal in three games, Jonathan David (7) once again proved decisive for LOSC. The Canadian continued to harass the Lyon defenders, trapped in the first period. He could already have been at the origin of the opening score if Angel Gomes had not missed a ready goal (9′), and did it again by intercepting a back pass towards Lucas Perri to drop off the Brazilian goalkeeper and conclude (1-0, 17′). Predominant in the offensive and defensive animation of his team, he was less fueled and therefore more discreet in the second half.
The satisfactions
Lined up on the left flank, Gabriel Gudmundsson (7) did not give the feeling of a player whose absence could be feared against Lyon after his outing against Lens. Hyperactive and very dangerous offensively, the Swede multiplied the overlaps (3′, 30′, 45+2′, 60′, 90+6′) and even came within a few centimeters of obtaining a penalty (30′). He could also have been a decisive passer on a very well-felt cross, but Thomas Meunier's shot hit the bar (13'). Long impregnable defensively, he suffered somewhat at the end of the match.
Established in the absence of Alexsandro, Aïssa Mandi (6) was the boss of the defense of LOSC. The 33-year-old defender made many saving tackles in his area, often on crosses (10′, 24′, 90+8′) and even on Corentin Tolisso, in a striking position (22′). Aggressive on the ball carrier, he made a small error: a dangerous and intercepted axial recovery, ultimately without consequence (24′). Something to reassure while Bruno Genesio will still have to tinker against Juventus after Thomas Meunier's muscle injury.
Elusive in the second half, Osame Sahraoui (6) has kept its reputation as a will-o’-the-wisp. Poison for the Lyon defense, the left winger made big differences in the one-on-one (16′, 34′, 38′) and was interesting in the combined play (13′, 18′, 30 ′), his technical-tactical relationship with Gabriel Gudmundsson proving very promising. Sometimes too much of a soloist (23′, 34′), he also gradually disappeared in the second half before being hit in the knee and leaving (70′).
The disappointments
No doubt he would have dreamed of a better 100th in the Lille jersey. Angel Gomes (4) will not soon forget his unmissable failure at the start of the match. Served at the penalty spot in front of the almost empty goal, the Englishman favored power to the detriment of precision and missed the target, taking his head himself and not believing his eyes (9′). A failure which, when it comes time to do the math, weighs heavily in the balance, even if it could have made up for it with a sublime direct free kick (30′). Interesting in bits with the ball (29′, 34′), he also struggled with pressing in an attacking role in the LOSC 4-4-2 in the defensive phase. Before coming out affected (70′).
More than pushed by Nicolas Tagliafico, Edon Zhegrova (3) rarely saw the light of day against the Argentinian. If the Kosovar made some dangerous shifts (6′, 29′, 48′) and often remained involved in pressing, he passed far too few times (1 successful dribble out of 6) and was too weak in the final third . His set pieces and crosses revealed a real lack of technical accuracy (32′, 40′), as did more than questionable choices (6′, 72′) for an influence that was ultimately too neutral, especially for a player of its standing.
Match notes:
Knight (5) – Meunier (5), Diakité (5), Mandi (6), Gudmundsson (7) – Andrew (5), Mukau (6) – Zhegrova (3), Angel Gomes (4), Sahrawi (6) – David (7)
Enzo PAILOT, in Villeneuve d’Ascq
Photo credits: Philippe Lecoeur/FEP/Icon Sport
