Mehdi Boncoeur closely witnessed the “transformation” of Amine Groune, one of the great picks of Thionville Lusitanos, current leader of his group in National 3. The memory of the AS Talange coach is not not really dusty. “He really exploded in the U18s. I remember that I contacted a few people when he played for Trémery to try to find him a club higher up, but I was unsuccessful. Some people must be biting their fingers,” tackles the former CSO Amnéville striker.
“A complainer on the ground”
The “will-o’-the-wisp” therefore brought all its qualities to light when it came of age. “Speed, liveliness, ability to eliminate the opponent. He has progressed well, he is more decisive. » Ulysse Barthélémy, who passed through Trémery and Sarre-Union (N3), knew him in both jerseys.
“He’s a competitor, going all out when training starts. He has scored more in recent seasons. He has passed a mental milestone. He realized he could be even more decisive. He loves the inside hook to get on his left foot,” explains the central defender of APM Metz (Regional 1). “He is demanding of himself and of others. He is attentive to details. And above all, he’s a complainer on the pitch,” continues Boncoeur.
Beyond his assets “which remind us of a certain Arjen Robben”, Amine Groune is also appreciated for his human qualities. “He’s a really quiet guy, who likes to have a good laugh off the pitch,” says the central defender. “He’s my childhood friend, a bon vivant. He likes to fool around and you can’t make a mistake, otherwise he won’t miss you,” laughs Mehdi Boncoeur.
His time last season at Stade Beaucairois, in N3, resulted in 11 goals. His arrival at Thionville Lusitanos this summer did not go unnoticed (3 goals in 5 league matches). “He’s a super important player, who fits very well with our style of play, with the players around him,” explains his teammate Thibaut Jacquel. “Danger can come from everywhere, with quite a few different scorers or passers. His contribution, on the right side, has been super important since the start of the season. I just wish he continues like this all season because we need him. »
Saint-Dié Kellermann – Thionville Lusitanos Sunday at the Emile Jeanpierre stadium (2:30 p.m.)
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