The OL protection has robust uncertainties at the commencing of the period, after the preseason and the matches performed in Anderlecht on July 16 (3- defeat) and in Italy versus Inter (2-2), a attract that some thought of fantastic and many others flattering given the prospects granted. Coach Peter Bosz, maintained in spite of the 8th position previous period, could say that his workforce leaves tiny prospect to the opponents, who on Wednesday missed Lorient (3-1) as 10 days previously in Reims where he had snatched a delighted tie (1 -1).
At the centre of the inquiries, the positions of central defender and ideal-back, respectively held by Thiago Mendes, a reconverted midfielder, and by Malo Gusto, a 19-calendar year-outdated in the sector, a minimal much too much in advance and even now defensively perfectible.
Bosz defends Mendes
Towards this backdrop, Bosz, having defended Gusto irrespective of his poor defensive effectiveness in opposition to Angers on 3 September, turned Mendes’ attorney. “Did Thiago Mendes play badly at Lorient on Wednesday? Indeed. He Did he make a significant blunder on the next objective conceded? Indeed, everyone has observed it. On the other hand, can he perform properly and do his position in this central defender posture? Certainly, ”the Dutch coach claimed at a press convention on Friday. “In # 6 or as a central defender the oversight continues to be the exact same and that shouldn’t question the risk of taking part in powering him relatively than in the middle,” he reiterated.
–
“Everyone falls on Thiago he designed a miscalculation but isn’t going to do it at all online games. I rely on him a great deal due to the fact, believe that me, he is a extremely great player. And look at the selection of online games in which, with him, we have conceded number of aims and also conceded really handful of chances, “he said.
Having said that, this summer time, OL have only crushed teams that will struggle to stay: Ajaccio (2-1), Troyes (4-1), Auxerre (2-1) and Angers (5-). Lorient, at present 5th tied with Lyon, was a to start with check. In the coming months Olympique Lyonnais will also have to enjoy from Paris Saint-Germain and, after the break for the countrywide teams, in Lens and Rennes, with the welcome in the meantime of the promoted Toulouse.
Boateng an alternate?
Soon after these online games, Lyon will know if their defense actually holds up to conquer the podium, ambition shown. If Thiago Mendes fails all over again, can the German Jérôme Boateng, who the club desired to see leave this summer time right after a failed 2021-2022 season but who hasn’t observed a club that suits him, could be an choice? At 34, the 2014 earth champion has just resumed education soon after a muscle damage and a few months of relaxation. “He seems to be entirely healed but he’s not all set but. If he is far better than the other folks, I will of course depend on him. He is there, concerned in the job ”, assured Bosz.
–
The other preference, in the meantime, would be to rely on Damien Da Silva (34), recruited a yr ago as central defender (# 4) and entered the interval in Lorient. As OL did not see healthy to seek the services of a major-stage central defender this summer time, the space for maneuver would seem limited for Peter Bosz, who can perform powerful by the end of October. Due to the fact the coach should also clear up the challenge of the irregularity of his group from a single match to a different and from 1 half to yet another to fight at the major of the standings.
–