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Tops / Flops Lille-PSG: Messi finally found, Grbic's nightmare

2022-02-06T22:08:29.325Z


The full match of Lionel Messi, the double of an interesting Danilo in the middle, but also the gross errors of Lille goalkeeper Ivo Grbic: find the Tops and Flops of this match between Lille and PSG (1-5).


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We found Lionel Messi


Rather disappointing against Nice, in the Cup, last Monday, Lionel Messi was determined to show another face this Sunday evening in Lille (1-5).

The Argentinian was much sharper than usual in a false nine role which suits him perfectly.

Coming out of the marking of the opposing hinge by sometimes stepping back low, he distributed the game well by delivering a lot of good passes and served as a relay on several Parisian sequences.

Decisive passer from a corner, he scored his 2nd goal of the season in Ligue 1 thanks to a subtle dive ball of which he has the secret and even found the bar on a well-rolled free kick (45th), the 7th time he touches the amounts this season in the league.

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Danilo may have found his place in the middle


Since his arrival at PSG a year and a half ago, Danilo Pereira has been tossed about in all positions, in central defense, in sentry and, now, in right torchbearer.

And it is in this position that he seems most convincing.

Thanks to his large size, he first won quite a few aerial duels.

But he also took care of his raises and actively participated in this success with a double full of opportunism: taking advantage of a handball error from Grbic, then seeing his shot deflected by Onana to end up in the back of the net.

He has probably won his place for the round of 16 first leg against Real Madrid.

Danilo Pereira distinguished himself with an unexpected double.

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Mbappé, the jewel of the evening


Kylian Mbappé did not succeed in his biggest performance of the season. Far from there. Not successful in his choice of passes, in his strikes, the French striker did not seem to be at the maximum of his possibilities. Until this 67th minute. From outside the area, off-center on the left, the Parisian rolled up a marvelous strike that rendered Ivo Grbic helpless. Proof that great players, even in an evening where they are less well, are capable of the greatest exploits.

Ben Arfa, promising return


For his first tenure in Ligue 1 since April 2021, Hatem Ben Arfa showed rather interesting dispositions on the lawn of Pierre-Mauroy.

Sharp, he managed to provoke the Parisian defense thanks to his short support and his technical qualities.

He demonstrated it on Lille's equalizing goal thanks to a nice acceleration in front of Di Maria and a decisive cross for Botman.

But short of pace, he could do nothing to prevent the sinking of Losc.

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Grbic beat Lille


Rather successful lately, Ivo Grbic missed this shock against PSG.

The Lille goalkeeper is simply at fault on three of the five goals conceded: a handball on a cross from Nuno Mendes which allowed Danilo to open the scoring (10th), then a poorly controlled aerial outing on a corner on which he is holed up and which benefited Kimpembe (32nd).

Not to mention his slowness when diving on a shot from Danilo deflected by Onana (51st).

Gross errors which greatly penalized his team, yet in good shape in the game in the first period.

Read alsoLigue 1: PSG, whose fault is it?

Lille was quickly discouraged


The intentions of the defending champion were good from the start.

Betting on high pressing and exploitation of the sides, Lille had a good first period in the game, with a lot of quality movements and good chances.

But the mistakes of the defense and of Grbic weakened Losc, who ended up giving up after the break and avoiding an even heavier correction.

David, powerless like his team


Top scorer in Ligue 1 (12 goals), Jonathan David was well muzzled by the Parisian defense.

Author of 2 goals against PSG in 2021, the Canadian this time remained silent, between lack of space to express himself and approximations when it was necessary to make a choice near the opposing surface.

Source: lefigaro

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