TOPS
The Colombian is starting his season off to the best of his ability and surprisingly by being decisive offensively. If he had a very good game in the activity, it is not surprising for his defensive solidity. Always well placed, hard on the man, he notably repelled a great opportunity from Doku on a strike from the Belgian’s left in the second half. But he also and above all scored the only Lensois goal of the game very early (3rd minute) with a superb shot from the left a la Roberto Carlos. His second goal of the season after the one scored in Brest on the first day.
New boss of the Lensois midfielder, the former FC Basel player, trained in Rennes, was very comfortable in the game, showing all his qualities, especially with the ball. Interesting in forward projection, he created the best Lensoise chances (65th and 67th) by bringing danger many times to Mandanda’s cage. A low shot to the post followed by a deflected shot twice before hitting the bar.
FLOPS
The midfielder of RCL was at fault when Bourigeaud equalized from the penalty spot (53rd). First he lost a ball recovered high by Kalimuendo before making a mistake on the same Kalimuendo sought by Ludovic Blas in the area. Result of the races, the note is salty since this double error undoubtedly cost two points to his team.
Rennes fans expect a lot from the two new midfielders recruited this summer. Enzo Le Fée and Ludovic Blas did not show themselves in their best light. Blas for his first will have to turn the page quickly him that we have never really been able to find in front, except on the penalty obtained by Kalimuendo. The Fairy had started well against Metz before disappearing this Sunday evening in the midfield.
The Breton performance in the first half is to be forgotten. If it is not to realize what it will no longer be necessary to reproduce. Jostled at the start by the locals, Bruno Génésio’s group showed nothing offensively for 45 minutes. As proof, no shot was attempted and Samba’s first incursion into the area took place at the half-hour mark. The artesian goalkeeper spent a very quiet first period. The former OL coach hit the bench with an angry nudge.