Flamboyant Savannah, Khazri and the Greens can’t do it

Tops

Téji Savanier assumes his status as a leader
Scorer and passer, Montpellier captain Téji Savanier shone again in front of his supporters. Author of a new achievement on a free kick, the Hérault midfielder made his right foot speak once again. Just like on the corner which allowed Nicolas Cozza to make the break. A performance which allows the MHSC to consolidate its 5th place in the standings and to make a good operation.

Ben Yedder-Volland, the winning duo of Monaco
When Monaco wins, it is often thanks to Wissam Ben Yedder and / or Kevin Volland. For this last match of the year 2021, the two players distinguished themselves against Rennes who had nevertheless taken the advantage in this meeting. A penalty from the French and a header from the German allow the Monegasques to gain five places before the holidays.

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Lille impress
Even at the foot of the wall, Jocelyn Gourvennec’s men never give up. The proof this Wednesday evening on the lawn of Matmut Atlantique, against the Girondins de Bordeaux who had nevertheless taken the reins at the end of the first period (2-1 MT). Strong defensively, José Fonte and his teammates held the last 45 minutes without conceding a goal. Result, Yilmaz and David took the opportunity to switch the match in favor of the Northerners (2-3). A success that does LOSC good.

OGC Nice wins (finally) at home
The nightmare at the Allianz Riviera is over for Nice. After three consecutive defeats on their home soil, Lemina and Kluivert allowed their teammates to end this series. Led from the 30th minute, Nice showed character to reverse the trend (2-1). What could be better than a PSG runner-up to make the most of the end of the year celebrations? Note that the Gym has the same number of points as OM, third. But the Olympians have one game less, the one that was stopped in Lyon.

Flops

Wahbi Khazri extinct
Seven matches without any achievement for the Tunisian Wahbi Khazri. Yet well in place throughout the meeting, Pascal Dupraz’s men cracked in the money-time against ultra-realistic Nantes on their only shot on target in the second period. In the standings, nothing changes for the Greens, last with four units behind Metz (18th) and Lorient (19th).

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Angers accuses the blow
Three defeats in the last four meetings in Ligue 1. This is the sad record of the month of December for Angevins yet well established in the first part of the table. Like the face shown in Montpellier, Sofiane Boufal and his teammates cannot be effective and it pays off. Four goals conceded and here is Angers in the second part of the standings (11th).

Lyon’s attack at half mast
The supporters slip, the players stall. At Groupama Stadium, Lucas Paqueta and Moussa Dembélé failed to find the net against Messins who were very limited on the move. Lyon’s salvation came from young Lukeba before Lyon’s defensive fragility was once again pointed out. A draw that does not suit anyone and which sees Lyon stagnate in the soft underbelly of Ligue 1.

The Bordeaux defense is (still) taking water
43 goals conceded in 19 games. The defensive gaps of the Girondins de Bordeaux are growing. Thanks to an efficient Alberth Elis in attack (2 goals), Vladimir Petkovic’s men knew that they had to be serious in defense. This was not the case since after returning from the locker room, Bordeaux conceded two goals. Despite this defeat, Bordeaux will spend the holidays being outside the red zone.