Tops / Flops Monaco-Lyon: so precious Caio Henrique, Lyon at the stake

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Caio Henrique, the caviar left

He is undoubtedly one of the best left-backs in our league.

Discreet but formidable, Caio Henrique was the great man of this Monaco-Lyon (2-1).

Accomplice with Golovin on the left side, he multiplied the sharp climbs with a constant quality of crosses.

But it was on set play that we saw his passing accuracy, with a corner, then a free kick perfectly taken on the two goals of ASM.

He is already at 4 assists this season in L1.

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Nübel, boss of a still solid defense

The weeks follow one another and Monaco impresses with its solidity.

In the first place Alexander Nübel, permanently installed in his cage.

The German goalkeeper won several decisive duels, especially when his team swayed late in the game.

As for the Badiashile-Disasi-Maripan axis, it once again demonstrated unfailing serenity.

All protected by a more impactful Fofana than his friend Camara in the midfield.

Nübel intervened several times in front of the Lyon attackers, like here in front of Lacazette.

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Vanderson, a welcome return

On the bench in Nice last Sunday, Vanderson made a prominent comeback.

During Caio Henrique, the Brazilian multiplied the round trips and brought a real solution in his right lane.

Author of several dangerous crosses, he distinguished himself by his own interventions against the stirring Toko Ekambi.

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Lyon, a setback that still works

After Lorient, this second consecutive defeat in Monaco is a task for Lyon in the middle of an insane calendar which will see OL receive PSG, then go to Lens.

In Louis II, the Rhodaniens showed character and aggressiveness but also lacked creativity up front.

Lacazette was very messy, as was Tetê on the right wing.

We had to wait for the entry of young Cherki to bring madness and consistency to the front.

But the awakening of the visitors was too late.

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Thiago Mendes, not everything is resolved

Thiago Mendes was expected after his failed match in Lorient and Peter Bosz renewed his confidence in Monaco.

Except that the midfielder converted central defender was still struggling after, however, a good start.

Sharp and well placed on the Monegasque offensives in the first period, he lost an important duel on the corner bringing Badiashile's first goal and completely lost the thread afterwards, even being replaced before the end by his coach.