The stake around Lyon – Rennes this evening was not inside the green rectangle. But well behind the scenes. The repatriation to France of Génésio from China, it is a bit of this same joy when we saw the first masks land from the Middle Kingdom. Even if the athlete had taken a back seat this evening, here are the tops and flops of this colorful low part.
Stade Rennais played ten games in 2021, with just one victory. And especially on three consecutive defeats in the league. Never three without four, it is well known. The last setback dates back to last Friday. OGC Nice, a rare team in worse shape than Rennes again, managed to win 2-1 in Rennes. This is too much for Julien Stéphan who breaks. If his departure has the effect of a bomb in Brittany, the arrival of his successor looks like dynamite. Bruno “Pep” Génésio is back.
In any case, very hyped suddenly by the Génésioico this evening.
– Fédé ???????? de la Lose (@FFLose) March 3, 2021
For its part, Lyon is barely recovering from its draw at the Vélodrome on Sunday night. And will have to do without his influencer in body fit Lucas Paqueta. The last meeting between the two clubs dates back to January. While the Bretons lead cushy 2-0, OL reacted in 180 seconds flat. Title of autumn champion in the key for the Lyonnais. Perhaps the only title of their season. But kidding, this game’s favorite might not be what you think. Rennes have won their last four games at Groupama Stadium, making them their own training ground.
The summary of the match Lyon – Rennes
The match starts with a double action inspired by Jonas Martin. After a hook as sharp as an acceleration of Demichelis at the end of his career, the Rennes midfielder wants to redeem himself in the second that follows. Martin then jumps both feet off on Depay so as not to even touch the leather in the end.
It’s hard to know which of the two teams is playing for the title. It is even Rennes which is shown to be the most “dangerous”. On his right wing, Doku gets on his bad foot and arms an unscrewed bell strike over Lopes’ cages. Twentieth shot by Doku in Ligue 1, two on target. The kind of player who arrives before his teammates in training and who most likely leaves last.
This meeting resembles one of those purges of which only Ligue 1 has the secret. There is no need to say, if Génésio had been there, the match would at least have had the benefit of being tactically unbalanced.
Lyon still ineffective when Génésio is around
– Fédé ???????? de la Lose (@FFLose) March 3, 2021
OL really have this little thing that we love.
This ability to go back to being absolutely mediocre when they start to think they might be aiming for the title.(so they will win this match hard after this tweet)
– Fédé ???????? de la Lose (@FFLose) March 3, 2021
And Memphis caught fire Depay
There is only half an hour left on the clock, and Lyon finally decide to start playing. The first hour was sure to be an RTT. On a cross from De Sciglio, the Rennes defense cleared at the level… of their penalty point. We do not remake ourselves. Fortunately for the Bretons, it’s Caqueret at the reception. The volley starts at 90 °. For those who claim to be inspired by Iniesta, the road is long.
Yes but here it is, Rennes’ series of four consecutive defeats in all competitions is not innocent. And a little air of excitement blows over the Breton coast. On a deep ball, Depay makes an uchi-gari on Aguerd. Mr. Buquet sees this as a gesture of friendship and lets play. The Dutch are quick to serve Aouar on a platter. 1-0 for Lyon, on their almost first action of the game. Unbelievable. In short, a lambda day in Ligue 1 for both teams shall we say.
We know
– Fédé ???????? de la Lose (@FFLose) March 3, 2021
The Tops of Lyon
Bruno Guimaraes
The regulator of Lyon’s false rhythm. Real hub of a Lyon midfielder who took the water in the first act, Guimaraes showed Rudi Garcia that he could not do without him not to be champion of France. Released in the 58th minute, this is the tipping point of the match; the Gones started playing football.
Karl Toko Camp
The Cameroonian has almost missed everything he wanted on the front of the attack. Main player in the score at half-time, he nevertheless forgot to be technically approximate. What convince Garcia to re-titularize it in the next match.
Rennes Flops
Nayef Aguerd
Solid in the Rennes rearguard, the puny Moroccan made Slimani goat in each duel. Before tasting the lawn of Groupama Stadium on a Judo catch from Depay. In short, one of the rare Bretons not to have collapsed after the opening of the score of OL.
Jeremy Doku
If he has long flirted with the top of the match for his pseudo strikes not on target, the Belgian pocket player still had the merit of shaking up a transparent meeting. But that makes him the main responsible for this slight effervescence. If only he had known, Doku.
