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Ligue 1: Lala, Kakuta, Slimani… our typical team of the 25th day

2020-02-17T10:51:07.228Z


After each day of Ligue 1, the editorial team offers its typical team, made from comments and notes from our journalists.


Alexandre Oukidja (Metz) (7): If Steve Mandanda was not outdone in Lille (OM victory 2-1), Alexandre Oukidja shone even more on the lawn of Nantes (0-0). No goalkeeper made more saves than Messin this weekend (7). The Algerian international disgusted Simon (43rd) and remained vigilant against Touré (70th), Bamba (77th) or Blas at the very end of the match (90th + 2). A point snatched which can be expensive for Metz, 15th, in the race for maintenance.

Jordan Amavi (Marseille) (7): Long criticized by his own supporters, Jordan Amavi has come a long way. The left side was very serious on Sunday in Lille (2-1) and appears for the second time in a row in our typical team. He managed well the movements of Ikoné but also the climbs of Celik. He did not hesitate to project himself too, a sign of renewed confidence. We think of this full axis acceleration which brought Sanson's opportunity in the first period (19th). A full match.

Amavi's first goal with OM against Valenciennes in January 2018 (1-0)

Yunis Abdelhamid (Reims) (6): The captain from Reims contributed to a new clean sheet for his team against Rennes (1-0). With 3 successful tackles and 8 balls recovered, the Moroccan defender muzzled a Rennes team which shot only 4 times in the match.

Kamil Glik (Monaco) (7): Like Abdelhamid, the captain of AS Monaco allowed the club du Rocher to keep their clean sheets against Montpellier (1-0). His good coverage against Ferri (3rd), his interception in front of Laborde (25th) and his numerous tackles to contain Mollet limited the ardor of the Héraultais.

Glik's superb strike against Dijon in February 2018 (4-0)

Kenny Lala (Strasbourg) (7): Usually right side, Kenny Lala had to help out on the left with the suspension of Lionel Carole. And the Strasbourg defender was very impactful. Facing Traore, he suffered first but ended up taking the measure of his opponent. We have often seen him bring danger to the opposing camp with some fine forays. He could even have scored on a strike hitting the post (87th).

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Bongani Zungu (Amiens) (7): If Amiens has plunged PSG into such distress (4-4), it is partly thanks to Bongani Zungu. The South African midfielder won recovered 10 balls and made 5 tackles, the game's highest total for the Amiens. His physical impact in the midfield and his composure to bring out the ball frustrated Paris. On the other hand, it died out a bit during the meeting.

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Strasbourg) (7): Holder at the heart of the midfield, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde was successful on the lawn of Lyon (1-1). Precious by his slaughter, he extinguished the opposing circles thanks to a beautiful activity. Author of 5 tackles and recovering 6 balls, he won a lot of duels and allowed his team to hold the shock.

Mounir Chouiar (Dijon) (7): The Dijonnais got a good point on the lawn of Bordeaux (2-2) on Saturday. And this, thanks to Chouiar, author of a great performance. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder opened the scoring after being launched deep (16th). But he was also decisive at the end of the match by equalizing following a superb sequence concluded by a coiled strike (72nd). A very precious double.

Gaël Kakuta (Amiens) (8): During the crazy match between Amiens and PSG (4-4), Gaël Kakuta particularly shone. The Amiens playmaker, often at ease in front of the big arms of the championship, notably delivered an exceptional first period. Well placed between the lines, it has always made the difference. And knew how to be effective. Assisting decisive on the opening of the score, the No. 10 of the ASC was responsible for doubling the bet, with a superb strike in full skylight.

Islam Slimani (Monaco) (7): Goal scorer in additional time during Monaco's victory at Amiens (2-1) and already in our typical team, Islam Slimani has changed into a savior against Montpellier, scoring the unique achievement of the match (52nd). His calls and his vivacity posed great difficulties to the opposing defenders. His agreement with Ben Yedder and Jovetic was obvious. The Algerian did not enter the plans of Robert Moreno since his arrival on the bench of the ASM, difficult now to imagine his coach without him.

Slimani's nice goal against Rennes in October 2019 (3-2)

Serhou Guirassy (Amiens) (8): Serhou Guirassy hurt PSG very much (4-4). Author of the opening score at the outset, the Amiens striker was able to impose his physical power against Parisian defenders who were too lax. Valuable as a fulcrum for his teammates. A very good performance magnified by his second goal full of composure in additional time, which allowed Amiens to snatch a point.

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