Goalkeeper of the week: Carlgren shuts the door

Patrik Carlgren was immense in Nantes’ 3-0 win over Marseille. He made 8 saves, 7 from inside the box, and posted 1.45 goals prevented. Add 14 recoveries and two sweeper actions completed and you see why his Sofascore Rating hit 9.9. For context, 10 is perfect.

His calm distribution helped too. Carlgren completed 16 of 31 passes and two high claims relieved pressure at key moments. Nantes’ clean sheet owed plenty to their keeper’s timing and handling.

Back three set the platform

Nantes center-back Chidozie Awaziem anchored with 8 clearances and 6 duels won, plus 28 of 32 passes completed in the win over Marseille. Lille’s Aïssa Mandi was busy in a 1-1 draw with Le Havre, completing 55 of 62 passes, hitting 7 of 11 long balls and firing 3 shots, 2 on target.

Malang Sarr stood out for Lens in the 1-1 at Nice. He won 11 duels, made 5 interceptions and 5 tackles, and completed 56 of 65 passes with 8 accurate long balls. Solid, proactive defending across the line.

Tolisso anchors a lively midfield

Corentin Tolisso did a bit of everything for Lyon in a 4-2 win over Rennes. One goal, two assists, three key passes, six recoveries and four aerials won underline a complete midfield display. It was the right mix of control and incision.

Either side of him, Paris FC’s Rudy Matondo and Nantes’ Matthis Abline brought end product. Matondo scored twice in a 4-0 win over Brest and completed 29 of 30 passes. Abline delivered 1 goal, 1 assist and 3 key passes in the 3-0 win vs Marseille, with 20 of 22 passes completed and team-leading xG of 1.41.

Wide threat and smart fouls

Afonso Moreira gave Lyon width and punch. He scored, won a penalty, drew 6 fouls and won 9 duels, capping an all-action display. On the opposite flank of this XI, Lassine Sinayoko was unplayable for Auxerre in a 3-1 win over Angers. He produced 1 goal, 1 assist, 5 key passes and won 3 tackles, all while completing 36 of 40 passes.

Front two finish the job

Auxerre’s Sékou Mara bagged a brace and an assist, plus 3 shots on target and 3 aerials won. That’s efficient center-forward play in a high-tempo game. Off the bench for Lorient, Aiyegun Tosin made an 18-minute cameo count at PSG with a goal from 2 shots on target and strong carrying numbers to secure a 2-2 draw.

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