Since Liverpool is slipping and Manchester United is not getting back up, the places at the top of the table are being taken up by teams who know how to perform at the start of the season. This is the case of Brentford, currently 4th in the Premier League, with a squad that is less equipped with undeniable talent. However, there is one that we know well in Ligue 1, having seen him at work with RC Lens last season. Only one short season, which was enough to gauge the potential of Mamadou Sangaré, who became the boss of the Lens environment. And which brought in €48 million, a club record, for the Sang-et-Or.
He still had to confirm in the Premier League, which was done in the first match, against Tottenham. “He has the potential to play in a top 4 club”declared consultant Jamie Redknapp after this performance, who quickly reassured Bees supporters about the level of their recruit. It must be said that Brentford applies a particular recruitment strategy, with numerous supervisions before convincing the player.
Sangaré, seduces before seducing
“It was incredible. It was the first time I saw something like that. I’ve been to a few clubs, but I’ve never seen an approach like this. Brentford has a well-organized structure. It’s something I’ve never seen before – it really pushed me to choose this club. I had a positive and detailed discussion with the coach (editor’s note: Keith Andrews). He showed me his style of play and what he expected of me.”tells Mamadou Sangaré to Skysports. “I’m a little different from the other players because I have a different vision of things. For me, Brentford was the best option, as a young player who still needs to prove himself at the highest level. » From then on, despite approaches from more upscale clubs, the 24-year-old Malian chose Brentford.
Praised for his successful debut, Sangaré did not obtain his stripes as an indisputable starter either, as evidenced by his two consecutive appearances on the sidelines, against Chelsea before the international break then against Aston Villa. “It’s up to me to redouble my efforts to regain my place, even if I wouldn’t say that I lost it. It’s up to me to continue working and do even more than the others. We’ll see”reacts the former Lensois, determined to make Brentford the surprise of the season. “Why couldn’t we also reach the top 4, or even the top 2? Why couldn’t we create a surprise? Because we are a good championship team. We have a very good team with very good players, and an excellent coach. »
