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OL: Joachim Andersen, it’s worrying

Some would say that Joachim Andersen (23) did not arrive in the best period in the history of Olympique Lyonnais and that it inevitably plays a role in his adaptation. The person concerned has in any case already found several excuses to explain his very average debut with the Gones. Between a summer injury and a change of country and style of play (it came from Sampdoria), the Dane has long asked for patience.

“I also had to get used to a new style of play. This is something completely different from Italian football, where I was used to having everyone know what to do with good organization. You also underestimate what is going on outside the field. There are a lot of things to master ”, he said last October, in an attempt to escape criticism linked to the pressure of his transfer (€ 26 million + € 4 million bonus). But today it’s hard to understand how Rudi Garcia can still prefer him to Jason Denayer.

Involved in two goals conceded (including one canceled) against Bordeaux

This Saturday again, he was the big black point of his team, despite the good performance of the Gones against Bordeaux (2-1). Guilty on the opening score of Jimmy Briand (15th) after a bad back pass for Anthony Lopes, the former Samp resident also caused the foul leading to the 2-2 goal finally canceled by VAR. Never serene, he is clearly a tone below his defense partners. Against Bordeaux, when he had to revive leather, Lopes rarely chose the Andersen option, even when the Scandinavian was distinguished.

Worrisome performances that do not prevent Garcia from aligning him from the outset for the moment. In the meantime, Andersen can count on the support of its partners. Like Marcelo, another defender in the spotlight. “It’s football, it happens. The most important thing is that he was motivated to play a great game. Football is like that. We win together, and we lose together ”, he said in the mixed zone, imitated a few moments later by Rafael. “The error can happen. We showed character, too, because he played very well afterwards. We must continue like this “. The fact remains that at a time when OL seem to be picking up colors, Andersen will soon have to pull itself together.

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