L1: Day 4, vs. B'deaux (R)

[MetroChile]

Toughest match in the schedule so far.
Discuss! :) :cool:

[prvev]

I have no clue what to expect.

A nice mix of anticipation, dread, and indigestion right now. I'm looking forward to it....I guess. Looking forward to getting it over with, anyway. Should be a brilliant atmosphere at the Vel, at least.

[SportBoy333]

Valbuena is on the list of the 20 players called for this match. If he was leaving, wouldnt he be kept off the list ?

[prvev]

I don't think he's leaving, is he? Or did I miss something? As far as I know, clubs have made their interest known and such, but they've always either had their bid rejected or been told that they aren't a big enough club (i.e. Wigan). With only a couple days left in the mercato, if he's not left by now it seems unlikely to happen.

I think Mathieu has been disappointed by the quality of some of the clubs that have shown the most interest (save for perhaps Atletico, and I don't really know what's up with that situation), and with Ben Arfa's relatively poor showings he sees a chance to possibly eventually break back into the starting 11 (or at least, a more stable rotation). We'll see what happens now, as he'll (presumably) be around for at least four more months and will surely have at least a few opportunities to show what he can do and possibly sway DD's opinion.

[SportBoy333]

Kezman has been left off the roster for PSG's match tomorrow and that means he's likely gone so since Valbuena made the OM roster I hoped that was a sign he stays.

[prvev]

Ah, yea.

Speaking of the right wing (sort of), I really hope Kone starts tomorrow.

[zizouForlife]

what a disappointment, a tie with no goals

[MetroChile]

The lack of goals is really starting to worry and get to me. :(:mad:

[Robdog]

The lack of goals is really starting to worry and get to me. :(:mad:

remember bro, the team is rebuilding. True, you wanted a win vs Bordeaux. Especially how they frogged L'OM last season. This team has kept their pieces in order & L'OM has reshuffled a bit. It will take them a bit of time to gell.

[corolla]

remember bro, the team is rebuilding. True, you wanted a win vs Bordeaux. Especially how they frogged L'OM last season. This team has kept their pieces in order & L'OM has reshuffled a bit. It will take them a bit of time to gell.

Agreed and let's not forget about Lucho. Here's to hoping that he can add a spark to ignite that offense. The defense did look solid though and with a bit of luck (and some thinner crossbars) and L'OM would have left with 3 points. I was initially annoyed about today's result but the fact that they were able to shutdown the Bordeaux steamroller, I think today's events weren't bad. As long as they stay within striking distance, things will gel and then we're talking about a solid race with Bordeaux and Lyon, who look awesome right now.

[prvev]

Yea, I'd say this match was one where we certainly missed Lucho quite a bit. His presence going forward would have been quite valuable in this sort of match, although we did still manage a few chances.

A decent performance overall...could have been better, but whatever. Obviously, with a bit of luck we'd have gotten a goal, but it didn't happen. The defense was certainly encouraging, as Bordeaux never got a real clear chance on goal.

[Robdog]

I didn't get to see the match (to busy playing myself), but why was Bakari Koné subbed in the 13th & Ben Arfa come on late for Mathieu Valbuena???? Questionable decisions by Deschamps :confused:

[MetroChile]

I didn't get to see the match (to busy playing myself), but why was Bakari Koné subbed in the 13th & Ben Arfa come on late for Mathieu Valbuena???? Questionable decisions by Deschamps :confused:

Kone got hurt and Valbuena was the "closest" valid option.

[Bonizzoni]

The sub between Koné and Valbuena was ok.

Strange was a ofensive trio with...Valbuena/Ben Arfa,Morientes and Brandão,lol.