Arriving in Italy at the very end of summer 2023 after seeing the Champions League slip away from Olympique de Marseille following a terrible barrage against Panathinaikos, Matteo Guendouzi has since adapted perfectly to Italy. Although he certainly had a difficult time with Igor Tudor, his former coach at Marseille, on the Lazio bench, he has had a blast since the start of the season, now playing under Marco Baroni. , the latter having made the French international an indisputable starter in the midfield.
Guendouzi at the top
Yesterday, on the occasion of the fifth day of the Europa League of the season and the reception of Ludogorets, he was lined up from the start. And if his team conceded a sad 0-0 draw after having chained four victories of rank in this competition, he was elected man of the match, and the statistics speak for him. With 84 successful passes out of 90 attempts, four key passes and five tackles made, Mattéo Guendouzi shone with his mastery in midfield. He was also precise in his long balls (7/8) and his crosses (3/4), confirming his influence in his team's play. At 25, Guendouzi seems more than ever in the shape of his life.
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To summarize
If Lazio Rome had to concede a draw yesterday in the Europa League, Matteo Guendouzi was brilliant again, thus confirming his excellent start to the season. Indeed, the player was elected man of the match against Ludogorets.
