“We have now to defend properly collectively. For those who defend badly, it is arduous to assault properly.” he had launched on the eve of his first match after taking workplace in February. Till then, Montpellier gamers have understood the directions to Michel Der Zakarian who had already had a profitable stint on the membership between 2017 and 2021. For his first official look, the previous Brest coach is launching the rearguard that may enable him to straighten out an ailing MHSC.
A winter switch window that’s bearing fruit
The winter recruits Issiaga Sylla and Boubakar “Kiki” Kouyaté imposed themselves in a short time within the 11 and delivered greater than reassuring performances. However we should additionally rely on an excellent goalkeeper, Benjamin Lecomte, who arrived on the identical time. Christopher Jullien and Falaye Sacko full Der Zak’s normal protection within the absence of injured younger central Maxime Estève. Since then, the Hérault membership have conceded only one aim and scored 11 of their 4 out of 5 wins beneath the brand new coach.
Like what : “If you defend properly, you assault properly.” This philosophy of “MDZ”, Issiaga Sylla, recruited totally free from Toulouse FC, has built-in it properly. Impeccable defensively, the Guinean worldwide is a major contribution in assault when he succeeds in his climbs within the left lane. He made his first assists within the 5-0 victory in opposition to Angers.
At his aspect, “Kiki” Kouyaté just isn’t removed from being the boss of the protection of the present thirteenth in Ligue 1, completely guaranteeing the interim of Maxime Estève. However troublesome to see the 25-year-old Malian worldwide out of the eleventh in view of his performances. Imperial within the duels, the Malian arrived from Metz for six million euros by no means ceases to impress. As for his compatriot Falaye Sacko, he expresses himself higher and higher in the correct lane.
Mary SOUMARE
The article first appeared on Sport Information Africa.
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