Aga kuna olen siin Mouctar Diakhaby'd haipinud ja Moreli vastu ka vimma ei kanna (erinevalt Valbuenast ja N'Kouloust), siis paar lõiku GFFN-ist just Moreli kiituseks, kel on ka Diakhaby tõusus oma roll mängida olnud:
[...] Jérémy Morel.
The veteran left-back has been a dependable presence for Lyon this season, whether playing as part of a back three, as a wing-back or in his habitual position. His quietly composed season was far from a given this summer, as the club had brought in Polish international Maciej Rebus.
The former Terek Grozny man was nominally acquired as a replacement for Henri Bedimo, but with Morel 33 by season’s end, the writing was on the wall.
Instead, however, he has offered a necessary stability at the back for Lyon. While his pace and attacking intent will never be what they were dating to his time at Marseille, what he has offered instead has been even more important.
His increasingly defensive inclinations give Lyon balance when Rafael gets forward, as is his want, but he also has been important in the development of Mouctar Diakhaby.
The lanky youngster has been one of Ligue 1’s surprises this season, and much of his developing positional sense and confidence is down to the play of Morel. The little left back readily covers Diakhaby’s forays forward while still providing ample support for Mathieu Valbuena.
It’s no coincidence that much of Le Petit Velo‘s recent improved form has come with his former Marseille teammate in the side, as his confidence in Morel allows him to play a freer role in the attack.
Given his advancing years, Morel is probably not long for Lyon, but his quiet determination has been indispensable; while OL may have struggled to date this season, what good has emerged is largely down to his assured presence. – E.D.
The veteran left-back has been a dependable presence for Lyon this season, whether playing as part of a back three, as a wing-back or in his habitual position. His quietly composed season was far from a given this summer, as the club had brought in Polish international Maciej Rebus.
The former Terek Grozny man was nominally acquired as a replacement for Henri Bedimo, but with Morel 33 by season’s end, the writing was on the wall.
Instead, however, he has offered a necessary stability at the back for Lyon. While his pace and attacking intent will never be what they were dating to his time at Marseille, what he has offered instead has been even more important.
His increasingly defensive inclinations give Lyon balance when Rafael gets forward, as is his want, but he also has been important in the development of Mouctar Diakhaby.
The lanky youngster has been one of Ligue 1’s surprises this season, and much of his developing positional sense and confidence is down to the play of Morel. The little left back readily covers Diakhaby’s forays forward while still providing ample support for Mathieu Valbuena.
It’s no coincidence that much of Le Petit Velo‘s recent improved form has come with his former Marseille teammate in the side, as his confidence in Morel allows him to play a freer role in the attack.
Given his advancing years, Morel is probably not long for Lyon, but his quiet determination has been indispensable; while OL may have struggled to date this season, what good has emerged is largely down to his assured presence. – E.D.
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