If the race for first place in Ligue 1 is tight and exciting six days from the end, that for the top scorer trophy is also in full swing.
Double title holder (33 goals in 2019, 18 in 2020 during the season shortened by the Covid-19), Kylian Mbappé still dominates the standings with 21 successful achievements in 27 matches.
Just three days after his resounding double in Munich in the Champions League, the world champion has again found the net in Strasbourg.
Behind, his pursuers whip to keep pace.
Already author of an express double against Metz eight days earlier, Wissam Ben Yedder again played the “super sub” on Sunday.
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"He will stay on the bench until the end of the season since he scores (smiles)!"
Niko Kovac on Wissam Ben Yedder
Entered at the break in place of Sofiane Diop, the Blues striker scored two goals (63rd, 89th) after missing a penalty 49th).
“He will stay on the bench until the end of the season since he scores (smiles) !, joked his coach Niko Kovac, before justifying his choices.
I try to be fair with the players.
Jovetic is in good shape at the moment in club and in selection.
I decided to keep my trust in him.
I'm very happy with the situation, although he was missing Kevin (Volland) today.
I'm happy for Wissam, who scored twice.
He remains our captain.
It is very important for the group.
I try to be correct with everyone.
It's also good for him to come home at the end of the game.
Often in the second half, the game opens up a little more.
The opponent loses concentration. ”
Finally, Memphis Depay is now the only third top scorer in Ligue 1 thanks to his successful double Sunday night against Angers (goals to see here).
The Lyonnais, who had not scored in the league since mid-February, has two steps ahead of Kevin Volland (Monaco) and Boulaye Dia (Reims).
Behind this top 5, five players posted twelve goals (Kean scorer in Strasbourg, Toko Ekambi, Ajorque, Gouiri, and Laborde who scored twice against Marseille).
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