Under the spotlight since his attitude during the return match between Fenerbahçe and Olympique Lyonnais in the Champions League play-offs, Mattéo Guendouzi sees certain files come to light, with former teammates or coaches not hesitating to talk about the French international.
Speaking at the media microphone Capturedformer Lorient winger Jimmy Cabot looked back on Guendouzi’s beginnings at FC Lorient with an anecdote revealing his unpredictable character. Not selected in the group for a trip to Ajaccio alongside his teammate Faiz Selemani, the young midfielder reacted in a provocative manner to say the least despite the defeat of the Merlus.
“ “One day in Lorient, he was not in the group against Ajaccio with Selemani. We lost and he came with an Ajaccio jersey to breakfast on Monday morning. It’s completely crazy. If I’m the coach, you get out.”thus released the now retired Savoyard.
“It’s unbearable to manage! »
This anecdote also echoes recent statements from Mickaël Landreau, who managed him at Merlus between 2017 and 2019. On the Canal+ set, the former goalkeeper and coach did not mince his words when discussing the daily management of the player.
“Since he was young, he has been constantly provocative. It’s unbearable to manage! Everyone can’t take it anymore. He has talent, but one year, two years, no more. Humanly speaking it’s complex”asserted the consultant at the microphone of Canal+.
This reputation as a born provocateur once again came to light during the electric double confrontation between Olympique Lyonnais and Fenerbahçe. True to his agitator temperament, Guendouzi increased his insults towards the public and the Rhône-Alpes players throughout the match.
At the end of a tense meeting, his repeated friction ended up triggering a general brawl on the pitch at the final whistle, provoking the anger of the Lyon leaders. A new episode which demonstrates that, from Lorient to Istanbul via Marseille or London, the volcanic character of Mattéo Guendouzi remains immutable.
