RC Lens regains color
“ The rebirth “, it’s the big front page of The Team this morning after RC Lens’ victory against Lyon (2-1). For daily sports, the observation is clear: the Sang et Or have finally found what made them strong in recent seasons, with aggressiveness, high pressure and a real desire to play forward. For Yannick Cahuzac’s first at home, Lens perhaps delivered its benchmark match of the season. And Florian Thauvin was again decisive, with two assists for Florian Sotoca and Matthieu Udol. For his first start of the season in Ligue 1, Sotoca found the net again, having only played 17 minutes in the league. A message sent to his coach: the veteran does not want to be satisfied with a role in the locker room. Opposite, OL had a complicated evening, beaten for the first time this season and not very dangerous offensively. Worse still, Loïs Openda went out injured, an additional worry for Paulo Fonseca.
Thuram plays big to find the Blues
In Italy, the Gazzetta dello Sport is interested in the case of Marcus Thuram, who will have to strike hard with Inter to hope to find the France team. Dismissed by Zinédine Zidane during the last rally, the French striker has a disappointing record in the blue jersey, with only three goals in 35 caps, despite much more convincing performances at club level. But Thuram still has points to make. The Frenchman will have to take advantage of the coming weeks to string together good performances and send a strong signal to the coach. For the Gazzettathe objective is clear: force Zidane to review his position. In a French attack where the competition is particularly strong, Thuram knows that he will have to continue to perform in Italy so as not to let the Blues’ door close.
Michael Carrick calls for quick verdict for City
We head to England, where the financial affair targeting Manchester City continues to be talked about. According to Sky SportsMichael Carrick calls for a rapid resolution of this explosive case! The Manchester United coach, directly concerned by the title battles against the Citizens, finally wants to get clear answers. Found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules between 2009 and 2018, City disputes the findings and has appealed. An affair which inevitably revives memories for the Red Devils, who thought they would hold the title after their victory against Sunderland in 2012, before seeing City snatch the crown from them thanks to Agüero’s goal in added time against QPR. Carrick acknowledges that this case has affected him personally and emphasizes the need for a quick verdict, even if a decision will never change the emotions experienced on the ground. For his part, Enzo Maresca defends the Citizens and the legacy left by Pep Guardiola. While awaiting the outcome of the appeal, the series is far from over across the Channel.
