The Bad Gones, Sofiane Diop, Caqueret… The Tops and Flops of OL-Nice

Nonetheless very disappointing, OL ended this primary a part of the season with a draw in opposition to a strong group from Good (1-1). Practically a month after his arrival, Laurent Blanc’s document clearly leaves one thing to be desired. Listed here are the Tops and Flops of this match between Lyonnais and Azuriens.

Tops from OL-Good

The Dangerous Gones have a good time their thirty fifth anniversary with dignity

Born in 1987, the regulars of the Virage Nord celebrated their thirty fifth candle tonight. For this vital date, the Rhone ultras had ready the night properly. First hidden behind a big pink curtain paying homage to a theater stage, a number of tifos tracing the historical past of the group and the capital of Gaul have been deployed all through the night.

? Let’s go to Groupama Stadium!

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An outstanding pyrotechnic present accomplished this historic occasion. We will even observe a ravishing banner in homage to the “former lifeless for France” on this commemorative day of November 11. In a Groupama Stadium full as an egg, the match being offered out, the Dangerous Gones delivered a powerful efficiency in a sporting context that had not been very thrilling for a number of weeks.

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— Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) November 11, 2022

Karim Benzema, the return of the prodigal son

Just a few weeks after his triumph, Karim Benzema got here to current the well-known trophy to his metropolis of start. Skilled by the Rhone Academy, the striker skilled his first nice hours between 2004 and 2009. The Habs performed 118 video games and scored 56 targets beneath the lion’s tunic. After a frankly disagreeable first half, the Madrid striker got here to convey a bit of happiness to an viewers that actually wanted it. Unsure, nonetheless, that he reveled within the efficiency of his former group.

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— Prime Video Sport France (@PVSportFR) November 11, 2022

It was accompanied by Bernard Lacombe that the Madrid star returned triumphantly to the garden of Groupama Stadium earlier than beginning a pleasant lap of honor.

Stirring Sofiane Diop

Aligned on his left aspect, the French delivered an excellent efficiency consistent with his entry into play in opposition to Brest (1-0). With 5 duels received out of seven disputed, the native of Excursions put his opponents in issue. His contribution with out the ball is to not be ignored both (4 tackles and a pair of interceptions). Sadly hit on a foul assist, the hope of the Aiglons was pressured to depart his place after the hour mark.

OL-Good Flops

Aouar and Caqueret, a far too discreet duo

Similar to through the defeat on the Vélodrome (1-0), the center of Les Gones, far too weak technically, didn’t handle to affect the assembly. Concerning the Maxence Caqueret case, this disappointing efficiency is sadly consistent with the final. Too impartial and unable to make variations, the 22-year-old is sluggish to substantiate the hopes that surrounded him when he began out. For Houssem Aouar, the document will not be actually higher (70 balls hit however just one key move). The previous tricolor worldwide doesn’t honor the belief of his coach. Nonetheless too tender in his interventions, he doesn’t stay as much as his standing as an skilled govt.

OL are nonetheless sleeping

If a beneficiant penalty involves keep away from the worst, OL clearly didn’t reassure. The change of coach doesn’t appear to have introduced this enhance which this group badly wants. With out creativeness, unable to place motion and a semblance of velocity, this collective now not scares anybody and deserves its place within the tender underbelly of the championship. It was subsequently essential to attend for the 72nd minute of play and a timid try by Romain Faivre to witness the primary shot heading in the right direction of the night. Good can clearly harbor regrets as victory appeared attainable.