Posted on 08.04.2023 at 09:51 by Boubacar Sidiki HAIDARA
In the English championship, the grass is not very green for the Eagles of Mali. Between injuries, reduced playing time or even a very dangerous position in the standings, the internationals are having a difficult season.
Although he has only had one meeting with the Eagles, Abdoulaye Doucouré has been living at Everton since the change of coach. Holder under the orders of Sean Dyche, the Malian was expelled on April 3 after a gesture of humor on the English striker Harry Kane. He will miss the next 3 games of his club, which faces Manchester United this Saturday at the start of the afternoon. His club, 16th in the standings, has the same number of points (27) as the first relegated, Bournemouth. The situation is more critical for Moussa Djenepo. On a personal level, unlike Doucouré, the change of coach did not benefit the winger. Since the Spaniard Ruben Selles took office, Djenepo no longer plays and is no longer even present in the professional group during his team’s meetings. The “Saints” are however last in the standings, with 23 small points and an insane calendar to come. In their next 5 matches, they will face Manchester City, Arsenal and Newcastle. Either the Premier League podium. With 9 games to play before the end of the return matches, Southampton are strongly threatened with a descent this season. He will need a great end to his career, and a bit of luck for sure, to hope to stay in the elite. Higher in the standings, Wolverhampton Wanderers occupy 14th place, with 28 points. Wolves have permanently bought midfielder Boubacar Traore from Metz for 11 million euros. Currently injured, the player, nicknamed “Phéno”, will commit for 4 years with the English club. Coach Julen Lopetigui appreciates his profile and he could become very important if Portuguese Ruben Neves leaves. The clubs in which the Malians play are not only fighting for their survival in the First Division. Yves Bissouma, injured since February, and his club Tottenham are eyeing a place in the Champions League. The Spurs, who are currently 4th of the Premier League, have 2 games more than their main competitors. The London club could therefore tumble in the 6thth place in case of positive results of these teams.
