[J8] LOSC – Toulouse: notes from Lille
Determined to win to leave calmly in truce, LOSC did the job in pain against Toulouse (2-1). Very quickly back in the match with a goal from Jonathan David, the Mastiffs held the score despite the attacks from Toulouse. Even if they were joined, Lille regained the advantage and fought an annexed fight. Some players pulled out of the game, others suffered the opposing game. Discover our notes of the Mastiffs after this meeting of the 8th day of Ligue 1.
The satisfactions:
Jonathan David (7): The Canadian international has shown a completely different face than lately. Orphan of Rémy Cabella, he found the path to redemption, accompanied by Angel Gomes as well as the two wingers. It is moreover Angel who serves him when he brilliantly enters the Toulouse surface, in order to find the opposite skylight on a magnificent strike. Throughout the match, David was able to position himself to be served at best. Few times offside, he sometimes ran out of balls, but his passes were supported (89% successful) and he found a semblance of impact on the opposing defense. On demand.
Adam Ounas (7): Over the matches, the Algerian winger takes his ease on the right and becomes more and more impactful. As he arrived on the last day of the transfer window, he seems very acclimatized. Decisive scorer of the game, Ounas was found by André and was sublime at the conclusion with a volley. Besides his first achievement at home, his ratio of 2 shots on target / 1 but is devilishly effective. In the duels, it was suspended with Toulouse, but the Algerian won most of his. Uplifting.
Benjamin André (7): Metronome in the middle of LOSC, he too showed a more attractive face than against Marseille. Author of the very nice decisive pass for Adam Ounas, André demonstrated all his knowledge of the game and his vision. Boss in the air, the Mastiffs were able to take advantage of his distilled passes, but also of an irreproachable discipline. He didn’t slow down the game, he sped it up and was the master of time in the middle, even without possession.
The notes :
Deceptions :
Jose Fonte (4): Deemed “tired” by some journalists in the pre-match conference, the Portuguese captain was comforted by Paulo Fonseca. Against Toulouse, however, he left a mixed feeling. Even if he has 89% of successful passes, he is largely responsible for Chaibi’s goal for the TFC. Rather lent and much less imperial in the air, his aura did not take, especially as captain of LOSC. The doubts concerning him were justified this Saturday evening. Maybe do better.
Bafodé Diakite (4): While he learned that his selection with the Espoirs was not long ago, it was not his best performance at home. On the left side, Ismaily manages to be a piston, when Diakité struggles to interfere in this role. With barely 78% of successful passes and less than half of his duels on the ground won, he was overwhelmed by events. He also suffered the attacks from Toulouse, especially in the second period. A game to forget.
In short :
Surprise holder in the company of José Fonte, Leny Yoro (6) made a very promising copy. Admittedly a little at fault on the Toulouse goal, he showed safety in his interventions and in his passes. Especially in the first period when he seemed at ease in the aerial duels, which he almost all won. Positioned on the left wing, Jonathan Bamba (6) one recovered from the impact. Almost never offside, the LOSC winger distributed several decisive crosses and touched a lot of balls, almost as many as Benjamin André. In addition, his dribbling made some faults in order to create Lille chances.
Paul CLAUZARD
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