Tops

Decisive passer on André’s goal, the Kosovar international confirmed his current great form in this derby without a winner (1-1). Playing wrong foot on his right wing, the left-hander gained the upper hand over Medina and Frankowski. His speed and feints constantly posed a threat to the Lens defense. Very comfortable in the one against one, he even offered the ball for 2-0 to Cabella who missed his shot (51st). We were waiting for David but LOSC’s best offensive player was called Zhegrova this Saturday.

The central defender and the French goalkeeper of Lille contained the multiple Lensois attacks, even after the entry of Wahi. Very fast and clever in duels despite his inexperience, Yoro (17 years old) formed a solid pair with Aleksandro in the second half while Chevalier (21 years old) kept the Mastiffs’ boat going at the start of the game. His interventions in front of Saïd and Sotoca saved his team, as did his multiple authoritarian exits from set pieces. If Losc brings home a point from Lens, it owes it in part to its young rearguard.

Substitute at kick-off, Machado left his left flank to Frankowski, much less comfortable in this lane. If Aguilar was not unworthy on the right, the Lens wings regained color in the 69th minute. Moment chosen by Franck Haise to launch the Colombian, in place of Khusanov, thus placing the Pole in his preferential position. A few seconds later, Lens equalized thanks to their joker Machado receiving a perfect cross, with the right foot, from his alter ego… Frankowski, already a decisive passer for Wahi against Arsenal. From the blackboard seen and reviewed since the installation of the immovable 3-4-3 on the Lensois side.

Flops

Unsurprisingly starting at the forefront of the Lille attack, the Canadian disappointed in his duel with the rock Kévin Danso. Touching very few balls, he did not add to his rare ammunition like his missed shot in front of Samba at 1-1 (78th). In an important derby, we expected better from the northern top scorer for two years, who only played 12 minutes in the Faroe Islands on Thursday in the Europa Conference League. David missed his appointment.

Guest of honor this Sunday at Bollaert, former RC Lens captain Seko Fofana saw his (supposed) successor get through his meeting. Recruited this summer for 15 million euros from FC Basel, the French midfielder suffered alongside Abdul Samed against the Mastiffs’ double pivot made up of Benjamin André and Angel Gomes. His coach decided to replace him at the hour mark, after 60 minutes without brilliance. Substitute in C1, Diouf had a good opportunity to make an impression. It’s a failure, his adventure with the Blood and Gold does not seem to have started yet.