A poster that promises to be spectacular.
This Sunday evening (8:45 p.m.), at the end of the 24th day of Ligue 1, Toulouse FC, which is making a remarkable start to the year with eight successes in all competitions, hosts Olympique de Marseille, one of the teams the fittest French women of the moment.
To continue their good momentum, and also to make people forget the bitter setback of the first part of the season (6-1), the Violets can count on their fiery attack, which is none other than the best in Europe in 2023. A brief overview of the strong men of the offensive sector of Téfécé.
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Calendar and results Ligue 1
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Thijs Dallinga (center forward, 22 years old, 10 goals, 3 assists): the finisher
After having made a successful debut with two goals in three games in the Toulouse jersey, Thijs Dallinga, recruited last summer for his finishing skills, experienced a long period of scarcity.
To the point of being relegated to the bench of substitutes.
But since the start of the year, the Dutchman has regained his effectiveness in the penalty area with already eight goals scored, including six in Ligue 1. Olympique de Marseille will have to be wary of his ability to regain the ball in the sixteen meters.
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Zakaria Aboukhal (winger, 22 years old, 8 goals, 5 assists): the wisp
It is the blaster of the Toulouse offensive sector.
The Moroccan, who evolves above all on the right side, knows how to make differences with the ball, whether through dribbling in small perimeters or percussion, but also without with well-felt calls in space.
He is also a player capable of great inspirations to serve his teammates.
And effective in front of the opposing goal, as his eight achievements in all competitions attest.
He started 2023 on a high note with five goals already.
This will certainly be one of the main threats of Téfécé against the Marseille club.
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Rafael Ratao (winger, 27 years old, 6 goals, 2 assists): the technical asset
A complete striker, Rafael Ratao above all has above-average technique.
His very clean ball grips, his ability to keep the ball, his sense of dribbling and his good quality of passing are all assets - to which must be added his speed and power - which allow him to create danger from the Toulouse wings.
But the Brazilian also knows how to shake the nets.
He already has six goals to his name in all competitions this season.
Will he shake the nets again this Sunday evening?
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Branco van den Boomen (central midfielder, 27 years old, 5 goals, 7 assists): the master of set pieces
Of the five goals he has scored this season - all in Ligue 1 - none have come in the game. arrested is impressive.
Able to drop the ball where he wants, the Dutchman is a constant threat as soon as a penalty, a free kick or a corner is whistled in favor of Téfécé.
There is no doubt that he should be dangerous this Sunday evening against Olympique de Marseille.
Moreover, it was he who had saved the honor of his family during the large defeat at the end of last year.
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Farès Chaïbi (attacking midfielder, 20 years old, 5 goals, 4 assists): the (very) promising youngster
He is one of the youngsters to follow in Ligue 1. Launched into the deep end this summer, the "Pitchoun" quickly proved to be at the level with good performances.
The versatile attacking midfielder has even established himself as one of the major elements of Philippe Montanier.
At ease with the ball, he knows how to make his partners play...but also take his chance.
Faced with Olympique de Marseille, which leaves a lot of space, his ability to fix the defense to find a teammate could prove interesting.
