The tops
Bamba, the executioner of OM
The man of this surprising Nantes victory. In all the good shots, Kader Keita precipitated the fall of OM. Omnipresent. And decisive. A passer on the opening of the score, No. 32 FCN was responsible for doubling the bet at the start of the second period, with a superb coiled strike. His first pro goal. Author also of several saving returns in defense.
An impeccable Girotto-Pallois duo
They certainly conceded a goal, but the Canaries displayed a solid solidity. The FCN was able to rely in particular on the big game of its central hinge. In his powerful style, Nicolas Pallois imposed his physique to muzzle Benedetto and cut several offensives. At his side, Andrei Girotto also shone. Just as solid, and very comfortable in its stimulus.
Appiah solid at the post
To the right of its central hinge, Dennis Appiah also had a big game. The player trained in Monaco held his lane (91% of duels won) and was not surprised by an extinct Payet. It was the Canary who touched the most balls (81).
The flops
Payet in a bad day
Absent in Lille last weekend, Dimitri Payet returned to competition this Saturday. But apart from some flashes in the second period, the Reunion missed his return. First discreet in the first period, then very rough after the break. The statistics of his performance are terrible, with thirty-one balloons lost and only 64% of successful passes.
Rongier misses his reunion
Like Payet, Valentin Rongier disappointed with his training club. The Marseille midfielder, who has been making good outings so far, has shown too many shortcomings in the midfield. Unable to create any shift. His loss of ball at the origin of Bamba's goal was fatal for OM.
Sarr didn't show anything
Bouna Sarr missed out on his match. Aligned to the position of right side in the absence of Sakai, the former Messin suffered on the defensive front against Bamba. He won only 27% of his duels. Feverish and harmless to the end.
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