The splendid recovery of Pallois, Castelletto impassable, the complicated match of Laborde… The tops tops flops after Nantes-Rennes (2-1).
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Nicolas Pallois, The Monster
Monstrous in the final of the Coupe de France, Nicolas Pallois once again distinguished himself this Wednesday evening during the Western derby. Solid defensively, the number 4 did not crack during the Rennes offensives despite his strap on his left leg. In the second half, the former Bordelais shines on a cross from Ludovic Blas and scores on a magnificent recovery with the left foot “I hear JC (Castelletto) telling me ‘leave’ but I feel her well… She’s leaving quite frankly!” has fun the scorer at the microphone of Canal +.
Jean-Charles Castelletto, the Nantes wall
If Pallois and Lafont conceded just one goal tonight, it’s largely thanks to Jean-Charles Castelletto, who played a very good defensive game. With 3 shots blocked and 6 duels won out of 7, the Cameroonian international did a lot of good for his team when Rennes had a highlight. Already established in the final, he absolutely did not seem affected by fatigue. He is definitely no stranger to Nantes’ good performances at home.
Kevin Bourigeaud, insaisissable
Despite the defeat, the Breton was excellent on his right side. Elusive, Bourigeaud offered the superb assist to Flavien Tait and spent 81 minutes feeding his partners with his superb quality of passing. Tonight he gives 7 key passes and succeeds 3 of his 5 crosses. A very good match for the former RC Lens who could clearly have been man of the match if the attackers were more clinical.
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Gaëtan Laborde, not clinical enough
The former MHSC was in the tough tonight. Concentrated, he did his best to create dangerous chances but struggled to finish them. Zero goal despite his two shots and two duels won out of five. The Frenchman has only scored two goals in his last ten matches and is going through a rather complicated period. Don’t worry, it happens but tonight Laborde was no match for the defenders of Nantes.
Lovro Majer, extinct
The Croatian has accustomed us to better this season. Author of a double against Saint-Etienne in his last match, the midfielder gradually died out on the lawn of Beaujoire. Usually decisive in the offensive phases of the SRFC, he has never shown himself to be really dangerous. With 3 duels won out of 10, he was dominated by the canaries and will have to do better next week against Marseille.
Willem Geubbels, much too discreet
Complicated match for the young striker on loan from AS Monaco. Established to blow Kolo Muani and Simon, the Frenchman had a lot of trouble against Rennes. With only 19 balls touched in 67 minutes, he was far too discreet and failed to be dangerous. Started only twice this season in Ligue 1, Geubbels has scored only twice.
