Rayan Cherki’s decisive double, OL’s defensive fragility, Brondby’s weakness, find our Brondby-Lyon Tops and Flops (1-3).
Tops
Performance XXL de Rayan Cherki
On alternating current since the start of the season, Rayan Cherki has responded to Brondby. In all the good offensive shots of his team, the French hope was a real poison for the Danes. Highly visible in the first half, the 18-year-old left his mark in the second half. Scorer equalizer, Rayan Cherki scored a beautiful second goal to allow Lyon to take the lead. Author of a high-class technical gesture to make the difference on his opponent, the number 18 showed great lucidity in front of the cages. His first two goals of the season which should give him a lot of confidence.
Islam Slimani seized his opportunity
In the rotation of Olympique Lyonnais, Islam Slimani scored points on Thursday. Aligned on the front of the attack alongside Moussa Dembélé, the Algerian international has done well against Brondby. Author of a class sequence on the first goal, despite his missed face-to-face, the former Leicester striker found the net at the end of the game, perfectly resuming a well-worked center from Lucas Paqueta. A third achievement for Slimani in the Europa League which could allow him to save playing time in Ligue 1.
Flops
A new goal conceded
Fifteenth defense in Ligue 1 tied, with 21 goals conceded in 13 days, the Lyon rearguard struggles to display serenity. Despite the turnover effected by Peter Bosz with the tenures of Da Silva, Lukeba, Henrique and Gusto, the Lyon defense had the opportunity to perform a clean sheet after suffering a terrible disillusionment in Rennes (4-1). A missed goal with the goal of Mikael Uhre in the second half. To go further in the competition, the defensive sector will have to show more solidity to fight against larger engines.
Brondby, the step was too high
The fifth in the Danish league struggled in this meeting to compete with a heavily reshaped team from Olympique Lyonnais. Brondby showed significant defensive largesse to bring down the leader of Group A. Despite the opener, the Danes lacked edge in the offensive area to try to score a second goal. Red lantern with two goals scored in 9 days, Brondby is already eliminated from the Europa League.
Moussa Dembélé, a complicated recovery
Returning from injury after missing more than nine matches, Moussa Dembélé did not weigh on the meeting. Borrowed on the front of the attack, the former Celtic Glasgow striker failed to stand out. His attacking friend, has distinguished himself and could take a certain lead in the coming weeks. Moussa Dembélé must save minutes to gradually regain his best level.
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