Stéphane Jobard noticed that Mounir Chouiar had ” the banana “ when he left the lawn of Matmut Atlantique on Saturday evening, after Dijon’s draw against Bordeaux (2-2). The former Lens (Ligue 2) striker had something to celebrate: by signing his first double in professional, Chouiar saved his team a new poor performance away from home. “It is a pleasure to bring an important point to the team”, rejoiced besides the number 21 of Dijon after the meeting.
– –
The international Espoirs described this first double this way: “The 1st (goal), it was not to be missed. And the second one is a bit special. Attract the opponent on one side and directly chain on a wound and score. ” It sounds simple, told like this, but the native of Liévin showed a lot of composure in his face-to-face with Costil (16th), against whom he still lost a duel (49th), then with his strike after a 30-meter race (72nd).
– –
Jobard did not fail to highlight the fine performance of his wingman. “Mounir is at the level I expect it to be, assured the technician from Dijon. I do not forget his precious defensive help to close the corridor (left). “ Offensively, Jobard pointed his “One-on-one talent”. “He’s a young player, but he’s starting to get tough at the Ligue 1 level. (Saturday) evening it will have to be fine next week (against Monaco) “, warned the DFCO coach.
– –
“Since I arrived in Dijon, I have progressed in defensive withdrawal, said Chouiar, confirming the words of his coach. I know that on my offensive qualities, I don’t have to worry. I prefer to focus on the things I have less control over. You lose energy defending but I have enough mind to move on. “
– –
His progress has not escaped his teammates, like Bruno Ecuele Manga, who admits that sometimes he is ” very angry “when Chouiar does not give his ball when it is necessary. But, recognizes the central defender, “When you have players like that, able to keep high balls under pressure, it’s very important, it relieves us behind”. The former Lorientais praises the qualities of his young teammate, in whom he has detected a large room for improvement: “He is not bad in impact, he is not a boy who is always on the ground, he resists shocks, describes Ecuele Manga. He can still gain maturity. It will come as he goes through the matches. “
– –
Chouiar, who now has 6 goals with DFCO, including 4 in 19 Ligue 1 matches, is aware that he must win in consistency. “It’s the hardest for all players, especially the offensive ones, recognized the one who celebrated his 21st birthday on January 23. We are looking for statistics. You have to be regular. I tell myself that in every game, I have to be decisive. “ Against Monaco on February 22, he will have the opportunity to further show his progress.
– – .
