After the notes, here are the lessons of the second preparation match of the Girondins de Bordeaux, won on penalties against Chamois Niortais (1-1, TAB 5-3).
Tops
The duo Ruben Pardo and Yacine Adli (6). Before the Spanish loaned out at the end of the transfer window last season, the association of the two seemed promising during the summer preparation. The arrival of Jean-Louis Gasset had changed the situation and Ruben Pardo quickly realized that he was not counting on him. In a team that risks being strongly reshuffled with the purchase mainly of players in the making in front of the lack of means and the need to reduce the wage bill, it will take a few experienced players to surround the young guard. Last year he missed in midfield, in the absence ofotavio, this player who is able to keep a cool head in difficult times. Likewise, with the pressure of the result, many players foiled and the lack of technical talent was even more visible. In these two friendly matches, we were able to admire the technical ease and calm of Reuben Excuse me. For Yacine Adli, we can speak of a godsend, so much he seemed alone last season to be able to set foot on the ball. These two players speak the same language on the court with that ball-to-foot ease and the ability to play long or short with ease. Sell or sell off at low cost Ruben Pardo, does it make sense, when economic data will make it difficult to find a box-to-box environment with experience in an unstable sector last season?
Raoul Bellanova (7). The man of the match. We could see that he was part of the famous list of 13 players who would like to part with Gérard Lopez. Author of a magnificent focus on the goal of Jimmy Briand, he was very accurate and precise throughout the first half. He constantly offers on his right side and his above average technique is an undeniable asset. Even more than for Ruben Pardo, for his youth, the potential that we detect and following the departure of Youssouf Sabaly, the question of retention in the workforce arises. The new leaders have surely seen his first two performances of the season and their outlook on this player could change.
Issouf Sissokho (6). In impact and activity, he sometimes already looks like an old man. A player who should allow us with otavio and Tom Lacoux to play higher by offering more aggressive pressing in the recovery of the ball. And allow greater freedom to Yacine Adli in the field. Be careful all the same to his excess of commitment, sometimes.
Dilane Bakwa (6). A mention for this young player who still showed a lot of desire, percussion, nerve in a second half when the rest of the team was a little amorphous. Character is needed to move to the next level.
Laurent Koscielny (6). The return of the boss. Calm and solid, it is difficult to imagine leaving without him even if his salary is a problem. The experience of a player of this caliber is priceless.
The Flops
Josh Maja (3). A few good deviations at the start of the second half and nothing more. The player no longer has the confidence of his coach and you can feel it on the pitch. In his defense, he played almost the entire second half with the reserve or bis team. We would like to see it in a system with 2 attackers and in a competitive team before having a definitive idea. Unfortunately, he may not have time to be so lucky. We remained reserved on this player who seems to have skills but who is stagnating. However, his nonchalance during this meeting, and the enormous wait-and-see attitude towards the Niort goal do not plead in his favor.
Rescue Mara (3). As in the first meeting, he seems lost on the pitch. Lots of races in a vacuum, he doesn’t seem sharp or maybe he’s taking the brunt of the preparation. We expect a lot more from this player.
Amadou Traoré (3). Always the same feeling, he makes calls on his right side, he hits but his game seems too predictable and he does not raise his head enough. Difficult to know the real margin of progress of this player. Still, for two matches, the last gesture is not there, or rather the choice of the last gesture.
Loïc Bessilé (4). Physically and defensively, he made no mistakes. At the same time, he didn’t really have a direct opponent. On the other hand, he was satisfied with the minimum as during the first meeting. We would like him to bring more offensively to his side, especially if he does not dare in friendly matches, he will try even less when the competition really begins. Let go, Loïc!
Thomas Carrique (3). Unfortunately the same observation as during the first meeting, and that Loïc Bessilé. Much too discreet when yet it is the moment for him to show, to prove.
Return of 4-4-2, a team in progress
Goodbye (for this match) on 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 and return to a 4-way defense. Bordeaux seemed more stable and balanced in this system. A first half where the sequences were generally of good quality thanks to a fluid and technical game. The many changes at the break broke that feeling.
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