In Italia per riuscire dove il rivale Yoann Gourcouff ha fallito. Miralem Pjanic, trequartista bosniaco di squisite qualità tecniche, nell’ultima stagione al Lione ha sofferto parecchio la concorrenza dell’ex milanista. Meglio quindi cambiare aria, nel tentativo di ritornare ai livelli strepitosi della stagione 2009/10: 11 gol e 10 assist tra Ligue 1 e Champions League, con reti europee pesantissime come quella al Santiago Bernabeu che ha estromesso il Real Madrid agli ottavi di Champions. Il Lione quell’anno arriverà fino in semifinale.
Sul talento di Pjanic, nato a Tuzla (Bosnia) nel 1990, ci sono sempre stati pochissimi dubbi. Emigrato con la famiglia in Lussemburgo per scappare dalla guerra, dal padre Fahrudin giocatore semi-professionista eredita la passione per il calcio. Inizia con i lussemburghesi del Schifflange 95, poi a 14 anni emigra in Francia al Metz. Nel 2006 con l’under-16 è campione nazionale, mentre nell’agosto dell’anno successivo la raffica di infortuni che colpisce i centrocampisti del Metz (Obraniak, Barbosa, Cardy, Gygax) permette a “Mirè” di debuttare, a 17 anni, in Ligue 1. Una volta nell’undici titolare dei granata, Pjanic vi rimane fino al passaggio al Lione, avvenuto l’estate successiva. Play-maker elegante, specialista nei calci piazzati, l’impatto con la Gerland non è tra i più positivi, visto che nell’ottobre 2008 Stephane Dalmat del Sochaux gli rompe il perone.
Pjanic però si riprende bene e diventa una delle stelle del club, almeno fino all’arrivo di Gourcouff. Il tecnico Puel prova a farli convivere in campo, con il bosniaco spostato in fascia, ma l’esperimento non funziona. Nella scorsa stagione le poche soddisfazioni per Pjanic arrivano dalla nazionale bosniaca, con 2 reti e un assist in 5 partite. Uno dei due gol lo segna con uno splendido calcio di punizione da 25 metri al Lussemburgo, paese nel quale aveva furoreggiato con la nazionale under-17, mettendosi in mostra all’Europeo di categoria 2006 (suo l’unico gol della squadra nella fase finale) e con una quaterna in una pirotecnico 5-5 contro il Belgio. Piedi buoni ma anche spirito di scarifico. Con Luis Enrique andrà sicuramente d’accordo.
Fonte: Guerin Sportivo
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martedì 27 settembre 2011
venerdì 11 marzo 2011
Eden Hazard realising potential at "little Barcelona"
Lille have been, without doubt, Ligue 1’s most entertaining side to watch for the past two seasons. In 2009/10, the northern France club scored 72 goals, while at the time of writing they have rippled the net 43 times this season. But if strikers Moussa Sow and Gervinho are the players who know how to put the ball in the back of the net, Belgian playmaker Eden Hazard is the rising star of this impressive Lille side. Hazard’s talent has found its home in coach Rudi Garcia’s 4-3-3 system, and is the driving force behind Lille’s ambition to win this season’s Ligue 1 title – it would be their first since 1954.
At the age of just 20 though, Hazard seems ready to fly the Lille nest and make the grade in one of Europe’s biggest leagues. For the second time in a row, the Belgian has been handed the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award, in the process becoming the first foreign player to receive the accolade, and the first to win it twice. With superb vision, the youngster has 14 Ligue 1 assists to his name this season, has been widely acclaimed the league’s best dribbler and regularly picks up free kicks in dangerous areas.
Hazard was born in the city of La Louviere on 7th January 1991, and grew up in a football family. Father Thierry was a central defender for Belgian side Tubize, while his mother Carine played football in Belgium too – “a very tough lady”, said Tubize sporting director Theo Buelinckx, “and the only woman I have ever met who waited for the coach after a game to ask him why her man had not played.” Even Hazard’s two younger brothers are footballers: 17-year-old Thorgan, a Belgium Under-19 international, is on the books at Lens, while 15-year-old Kylian has already taken his first steps in Lille’s youth set-up.
At the age of 14, Hazard chose to leave his homeland for France, after being spotted by Lille playing in a local tournament. “Me and my parents”, recalled the Belgian, “were looking for a club with professional training facilities at which I could develop my qualities. Lille was simply perfect.”
Less than two years later and Hazard was leading Belgium to the semi-finals of the 2007 European Under-17 Championship. While the Red Devils lost against Spain on penalties, the youngster had a fine tournament, scoring in the opener against Holland and being included in the top five talents alongside, amongst others, current Barcelona schemer Bojan Krkic. The same year, on 25th November, Hazard made his Ligue 1 debut against Nancy – the Belgian was 16 years, ten months and eight days old.
In 2008, the Lille star made his first start for the senior Belgium side, coming on as a substitute for Wesley Sonck in a friendly against Luxembourg. At the age of 17 years and 316 days, Hazard became the eighth youngest player in the country’s history. Despite counting himself as a regular since September 2009, the 20-year-old is still looking for his first goal. In Belgium, there are those who comment that Hazard can be inconsistent, often performing well below his best. “To produce a nine out of ten in a game and a six out of ten in the following two is not enough for such a skilled player”, argued the country’s monthly magazine Passie voor voetbal, while Belgium’s assistant coach Marc Wilmots commented that: “Hazard must learn to work harder. I don’t like the lazy mentality he sometimes shows when he’s training with us”.
Lille coach Rudi Garcia though stands as the player’s most ardent fan. “Eden is not a nugget, he is a mine”, replied Garcia to those asking for the coaches view on criticism that had headed Hazard’s way. “He is still young and should be given the time he needs to complete his development without putting too much pressure on him.”
Garcia plays Hazard as a left winger in his 4-3-3 system, despite the Belgian always considering himself a number 10, who prefers to operate in a free role behind a striker. In the last two seasons, the youngster’s progress with Les Douges (The Mastiffs) has led to Lille chairman Michel Seydoux having to work overtime to fend off interest from several of Europe’s biggest clubs. The chairman hardly needed Zinedine Zidane to advertise Hazard’s brilliance any further by stating: “I predict Hazard will be a major star in the future. I would take him to Real Madrid with my eyes closed.”
Zidane’s opinion did not come as a surprise though, especially to Belgium Under-21 coach Jean-Francois De Sart. “Along with Thomas Vermaelen and Romelu Lukaku, Hazard is set to become one of Belgium’s key players in the future”, said De Sart. “Hazard has everything he needs to make the grade at the highest level. The French league is indisputably a good school; however, it is not the top. When I think about his future I think about Real Madrid, Arsenal or Barcelona.”
The Catalan club’s style of play has often been compared by Hazard to that which is served up by his current side Lille. “Our coach’s philosophy is based on an attacking mentality, ball possession and attractive approach”, said the 20-year-old starlet. “Lille is a little Barcelona.”
While waiting for a call-up to the big team that graces the Camp Nou, Hazard is ready to lead Lille to a historic title triumph.
Fonte: Inside Futbol
At the age of just 20 though, Hazard seems ready to fly the Lille nest and make the grade in one of Europe’s biggest leagues. For the second time in a row, the Belgian has been handed the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award, in the process becoming the first foreign player to receive the accolade, and the first to win it twice. With superb vision, the youngster has 14 Ligue 1 assists to his name this season, has been widely acclaimed the league’s best dribbler and regularly picks up free kicks in dangerous areas.
Hazard was born in the city of La Louviere on 7th January 1991, and grew up in a football family. Father Thierry was a central defender for Belgian side Tubize, while his mother Carine played football in Belgium too – “a very tough lady”, said Tubize sporting director Theo Buelinckx, “and the only woman I have ever met who waited for the coach after a game to ask him why her man had not played.” Even Hazard’s two younger brothers are footballers: 17-year-old Thorgan, a Belgium Under-19 international, is on the books at Lens, while 15-year-old Kylian has already taken his first steps in Lille’s youth set-up.
At the age of 14, Hazard chose to leave his homeland for France, after being spotted by Lille playing in a local tournament. “Me and my parents”, recalled the Belgian, “were looking for a club with professional training facilities at which I could develop my qualities. Lille was simply perfect.”
Less than two years later and Hazard was leading Belgium to the semi-finals of the 2007 European Under-17 Championship. While the Red Devils lost against Spain on penalties, the youngster had a fine tournament, scoring in the opener against Holland and being included in the top five talents alongside, amongst others, current Barcelona schemer Bojan Krkic. The same year, on 25th November, Hazard made his Ligue 1 debut against Nancy – the Belgian was 16 years, ten months and eight days old.
In 2008, the Lille star made his first start for the senior Belgium side, coming on as a substitute for Wesley Sonck in a friendly against Luxembourg. At the age of 17 years and 316 days, Hazard became the eighth youngest player in the country’s history. Despite counting himself as a regular since September 2009, the 20-year-old is still looking for his first goal. In Belgium, there are those who comment that Hazard can be inconsistent, often performing well below his best. “To produce a nine out of ten in a game and a six out of ten in the following two is not enough for such a skilled player”, argued the country’s monthly magazine Passie voor voetbal, while Belgium’s assistant coach Marc Wilmots commented that: “Hazard must learn to work harder. I don’t like the lazy mentality he sometimes shows when he’s training with us”.
Lille coach Rudi Garcia though stands as the player’s most ardent fan. “Eden is not a nugget, he is a mine”, replied Garcia to those asking for the coaches view on criticism that had headed Hazard’s way. “He is still young and should be given the time he needs to complete his development without putting too much pressure on him.”
Garcia plays Hazard as a left winger in his 4-3-3 system, despite the Belgian always considering himself a number 10, who prefers to operate in a free role behind a striker. In the last two seasons, the youngster’s progress with Les Douges (The Mastiffs) has led to Lille chairman Michel Seydoux having to work overtime to fend off interest from several of Europe’s biggest clubs. The chairman hardly needed Zinedine Zidane to advertise Hazard’s brilliance any further by stating: “I predict Hazard will be a major star in the future. I would take him to Real Madrid with my eyes closed.”
Zidane’s opinion did not come as a surprise though, especially to Belgium Under-21 coach Jean-Francois De Sart. “Along with Thomas Vermaelen and Romelu Lukaku, Hazard is set to become one of Belgium’s key players in the future”, said De Sart. “Hazard has everything he needs to make the grade at the highest level. The French league is indisputably a good school; however, it is not the top. When I think about his future I think about Real Madrid, Arsenal or Barcelona.”
The Catalan club’s style of play has often been compared by Hazard to that which is served up by his current side Lille. “Our coach’s philosophy is based on an attacking mentality, ball possession and attractive approach”, said the 20-year-old starlet. “Lille is a little Barcelona.”
While waiting for a call-up to the big team that graces the Camp Nou, Hazard is ready to lead Lille to a historic title triumph.
Fonte: Inside Futbol
giovedì 24 febbraio 2011
PSV Eindhoven v Lille Match Preview
What: Europa League (Round of 32)
Who: PSV Eindhoven vs Lille
When: Thursday 24th February, 2011, at 18:00 UK Time
Where: Philips Stadion, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Too Tough to Die
At the start of 2011, PSV lost two key players: creative midfielder Ibrahim Afellay – sold to Barcelona – and striker Jonathan Reis – sidelined through a knee injury. The Philips-backed club’s poor financial situation however meant that coach Fred Rutten could not enter the transfer market for replacements. The Dutch giants are well on their way to achieving their objectives though and sit top of the Eredivisie, while they have also shone in the Europa League. Indeed, PSV have performed quite brilliantly thus far, both domestically and in Europe.
Last week, PSV’s first leg against Lille was a game filled with ups and downs. After a disappointing first half, "we didn’t win a single duel", said Rutten, the Eindhoven side came back from 2-0 down to record a useful 2-2 draw in the dying minutes. "We could have also scored the third", bemoaned the PSV coach, "but honestly it would have been too much. Anyway, I am satisfied with the mentality the team showed in the second half, in which we controlled the game." In France, PSV showed strong character and a never-say-die attitude, two of their greatest qualities.
The club’s top scorers this season are left winger Balazs Dzsudzsak (19 goals) and Swedish striker Ola Toivonen (18), a forward deployed by Rutten as a creative midfielder in a system that comes very close to being a 4-2-4. And even though the Swede is still searching for real consistency, he is quickly becoming a key player for the Dutch side. Veterans like Wilfred Bouma and Orlando Engelaar are vital for PSV, shoring up the midfield and defence, while up front Marcus Berg is still desperately seeking the cold-blooded composure in front of goal that was his trademark at Groningen two years ago.
Still Looking for European Maturity
Over the last two seasons it can be argued that Lille have played some of the most pectacular football in Ligue 1. Their numbers are impressive: 72 goals scored in the 009/10 campaign and 42 so far this time, a season in which they top the French league – espite a weekend defeat away to Montpellier. "It’s hard to tell what the secrets of this Lille’s op performances are", pondered Belgian talent Eden Hazard. "In my opinion, it is something that has to do with the Spanish football philosophy our coach Rudi Garcia brought here.Relatively speaking, Lille’s style of play can be compared with Barcelona’s. An attacking mentality, ball possession and exuberant approach."
Lille’s Europa League campaign however has been far from their impressive domestic fare. Les Dogues (The Mastiffs) are still looking to hone their European approach, with key performers like Moussa Sow – the current Ligue 1 top scorer -, Ivory Coast star Gervinho and in-demand Hazard unable to impress as they do domestically. For Garcia, the reason for this is simple: too many games played. "It’s virtually impossible for a club like Lille to be a contender for the championship, the domestic cup and the Europa League at the same time. We don’t have a large squad. Every game gets harder. In the French Cup, we beat Ligue 2 outfit Nantes only on penalties. While last week PSV scored two goals against us in the last minutes. You can’t always do your best when you play twice in a week."
Despite a dip in Europe, Lille remain a team that cannot be underestimated. A strong midfield group of Florent Balmont-Rio Mavuba-Yohan Cabaye, a sold central defender in Adil Rami – who will head to Valencia in the summer – and one of the best keepers in Ligue 1 in Mickael Landreau, have made the northern France side a well-balanced team. Considering their undoubted talent up front, with Brazilian hitman Tulio de Melo one to watch too, Lille have everything they need to progress in the Europa League.
Players to watch
PSV Eindhoven – Balazs Dzsudzsak: Currently the club’s top scorer, the Hungarian winger also has 12 assists to his name. Dzsudzsak has a quick turn of pace and exceptional ability to beat his man, making him a nightmare for any defence – throw in a powerful shot too and he is a handful of trouble. Though left-footed, a brace scored against AZ two weeks ago demonstrated perfectly that his right is not just for standing on. The Hungarian recently signed a new deal with PSV until 2015, ending rumours about a possible departure for free next year. "His contract extension fits our ambitions", said PSV technical director Marcel Brands.
Lille – Eden Hazard: For Lille’s coach Rudi Garcia, "Eden is not a nugget, he is a mine". For Zinedine Zidane, "he’s a player I would take to Real Madrid with my eyes closed". Arsene Wenger would also like to see Hazard pulling on an Arsenal jersey. In 2010, the Belgian international, who made his debut with Lille aged 16 years, 10 months and eight days old, was handed the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award for the second time in a row. In the 2009/10 Europa League campaign, Hazard found the back of the net four times, including a wonderful solo goal against Genoa. This year however, he is still looking for his first – Lille may need him to find it if they are to survive in Eindhoven.
Match Prediction
Both PSV and Lille play attacking football, moving the ball around quickly and developing the game along the flanks. They both have strong tactical organisation too, making this an intriguing battle. The Dutch surely take to the pitch in better heart, due to their first leg comeback. PSV will try to control the game and hit the French with quick counter attacks. This match looks a 60-40 clash in favour of PSV, who will win 2-1.
Fonte: Inside Futbol
Who: PSV Eindhoven vs Lille
When: Thursday 24th February, 2011, at 18:00 UK Time
Where: Philips Stadion, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Too Tough to Die
At the start of 2011, PSV lost two key players: creative midfielder Ibrahim Afellay – sold to Barcelona – and striker Jonathan Reis – sidelined through a knee injury. The Philips-backed club’s poor financial situation however meant that coach Fred Rutten could not enter the transfer market for replacements. The Dutch giants are well on their way to achieving their objectives though and sit top of the Eredivisie, while they have also shone in the Europa League. Indeed, PSV have performed quite brilliantly thus far, both domestically and in Europe.
Last week, PSV’s first leg against Lille was a game filled with ups and downs. After a disappointing first half, "we didn’t win a single duel", said Rutten, the Eindhoven side came back from 2-0 down to record a useful 2-2 draw in the dying minutes. "We could have also scored the third", bemoaned the PSV coach, "but honestly it would have been too much. Anyway, I am satisfied with the mentality the team showed in the second half, in which we controlled the game." In France, PSV showed strong character and a never-say-die attitude, two of their greatest qualities.
The club’s top scorers this season are left winger Balazs Dzsudzsak (19 goals) and Swedish striker Ola Toivonen (18), a forward deployed by Rutten as a creative midfielder in a system that comes very close to being a 4-2-4. And even though the Swede is still searching for real consistency, he is quickly becoming a key player for the Dutch side. Veterans like Wilfred Bouma and Orlando Engelaar are vital for PSV, shoring up the midfield and defence, while up front Marcus Berg is still desperately seeking the cold-blooded composure in front of goal that was his trademark at Groningen two years ago.
Still Looking for European Maturity
Over the last two seasons it can be argued that Lille have played some of the most pectacular football in Ligue 1. Their numbers are impressive: 72 goals scored in the 009/10 campaign and 42 so far this time, a season in which they top the French league – espite a weekend defeat away to Montpellier. "It’s hard to tell what the secrets of this Lille’s op performances are", pondered Belgian talent Eden Hazard. "In my opinion, it is something that has to do with the Spanish football philosophy our coach Rudi Garcia brought here.Relatively speaking, Lille’s style of play can be compared with Barcelona’s. An attacking mentality, ball possession and exuberant approach."
Lille’s Europa League campaign however has been far from their impressive domestic fare. Les Dogues (The Mastiffs) are still looking to hone their European approach, with key performers like Moussa Sow – the current Ligue 1 top scorer -, Ivory Coast star Gervinho and in-demand Hazard unable to impress as they do domestically. For Garcia, the reason for this is simple: too many games played. "It’s virtually impossible for a club like Lille to be a contender for the championship, the domestic cup and the Europa League at the same time. We don’t have a large squad. Every game gets harder. In the French Cup, we beat Ligue 2 outfit Nantes only on penalties. While last week PSV scored two goals against us in the last minutes. You can’t always do your best when you play twice in a week."
Despite a dip in Europe, Lille remain a team that cannot be underestimated. A strong midfield group of Florent Balmont-Rio Mavuba-Yohan Cabaye, a sold central defender in Adil Rami – who will head to Valencia in the summer – and one of the best keepers in Ligue 1 in Mickael Landreau, have made the northern France side a well-balanced team. Considering their undoubted talent up front, with Brazilian hitman Tulio de Melo one to watch too, Lille have everything they need to progress in the Europa League.
Players to watch
PSV Eindhoven – Balazs Dzsudzsak: Currently the club’s top scorer, the Hungarian winger also has 12 assists to his name. Dzsudzsak has a quick turn of pace and exceptional ability to beat his man, making him a nightmare for any defence – throw in a powerful shot too and he is a handful of trouble. Though left-footed, a brace scored against AZ two weeks ago demonstrated perfectly that his right is not just for standing on. The Hungarian recently signed a new deal with PSV until 2015, ending rumours about a possible departure for free next year. "His contract extension fits our ambitions", said PSV technical director Marcel Brands.
Lille – Eden Hazard: For Lille’s coach Rudi Garcia, "Eden is not a nugget, he is a mine". For Zinedine Zidane, "he’s a player I would take to Real Madrid with my eyes closed". Arsene Wenger would also like to see Hazard pulling on an Arsenal jersey. In 2010, the Belgian international, who made his debut with Lille aged 16 years, 10 months and eight days old, was handed the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award for the second time in a row. In the 2009/10 Europa League campaign, Hazard found the back of the net four times, including a wonderful solo goal against Genoa. This year however, he is still looking for his first – Lille may need him to find it if they are to survive in Eindhoven.
Match Prediction
Both PSV and Lille play attacking football, moving the ball around quickly and developing the game along the flanks. They both have strong tactical organisation too, making this an intriguing battle. The Dutch surely take to the pitch in better heart, due to their first leg comeback. PSV will try to control the game and hit the French with quick counter attacks. This match looks a 60-40 clash in favour of PSV, who will win 2-1.
Fonte: Inside Futbol
venerdì 17 dicembre 2010
Il colore Lille
In un recente post dedicato alla Ligue 1 pubblicato su questo blog è stato rilevato come il campionato francese sia uno dei tornei meno spettacolari d’Europa a causa della bassa media-gol fatta registrare dagli incontri di campionato. Ad ogni regola esiste però un’eccezione, che nel caso della Ligue 1 proviene dall’estremo nord dell’Esagono, ovvero da Lille.
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martedì 23 novembre 2010
Preview Auxerre-Milan
Per comprendere la filosofia Auxerre un aneddoto vale più di mille parole. Qualche anno fa il club della Borgogna stava trattando con il Roda l’acquisto dell’allora promettente nigeriano Tijani Babangida. Di fronte ai 3 milioni di euro chiesti dagli olandesi, l’Auxerre però fece immediata retromarcia. “Non se ne parla proprio”, disse Guy Roux, il tecnico dei transalpini all’epoca. “Con questi soldi da noi si costruisce una cattedrale”. Traduzione: niente spese fuori budget. I big, o potenziali tali, l’Auxerre preferisce costruirseli in casa. Qualche esempio? Eric Cantona, Philippe Mexes, Djibril Cissè, Basile Boli, Bernard Diomede. Il prossimo della lista potrebbe essere il 22enne centrocampista Delvin N’Dinga, un piccolo Vieira congolese già finito sul taccuino di numerosi club europei.
Da sempre Auxerre significa valorizzazione dei giovani. Lo dice la ragione sociale del club, Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise, ovvero associazione della gioventù di Auxerre. Lo conferma la storia della società, da sempre all’avanguardia nello scouting e nella formazione. Quando poi la semina è particolarmente buona, ecco arrivare il palcoscenico più prestigioso, la Champions League. Dove alle eventuali carenze qualitative dell’organico si sopperisce con l’ingegno, come accaduto nell’ultimo turno. Privo dei propri attaccanti titolari, l’infortunato Jelen e lo squalificato Oliech, per affrontare l’Ajax il tecnico Fernandez si è inventato una prima linea di brevilinei rapidi e guizzanti, i classe 86 Quercia e Sammaritano, per sorprendere in velocità la difesa degli olandesi. Risultato: successo dell’Auxerre per 2-1 e qualificazione riaperta.
Nell’Auxerre zero stelle, dove l’unico giocatore over-30 della rosa è lo svizzero Gritching, il fuoriclasse vero siede in panchina. Jean Fernandez, seguace dei metodi di Arrigo Sacchi e talent scout di Ribery ai tempi del Metz, in estate è stato ad un passo dal sostituire Domenech quale ct della Francia. Alla fine ha prevalso Laurent Blanc, e lui ha potuto continuare a dedicarsi al suo laboratorio di talenti. A inizio stagione ha estromesso dalla Champions i milionari dello Zenit San Pietroburgo. Oggi è pronto a sfidare una big del calcio mondiale con una batteria di attaccanti, sei, i cui cartellini valgono, tutti assieme, la metà di quello del solo Robinho.
Fonte: Il Giornale
Da sempre Auxerre significa valorizzazione dei giovani. Lo dice la ragione sociale del club, Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise, ovvero associazione della gioventù di Auxerre. Lo conferma la storia della società, da sempre all’avanguardia nello scouting e nella formazione. Quando poi la semina è particolarmente buona, ecco arrivare il palcoscenico più prestigioso, la Champions League. Dove alle eventuali carenze qualitative dell’organico si sopperisce con l’ingegno, come accaduto nell’ultimo turno. Privo dei propri attaccanti titolari, l’infortunato Jelen e lo squalificato Oliech, per affrontare l’Ajax il tecnico Fernandez si è inventato una prima linea di brevilinei rapidi e guizzanti, i classe 86 Quercia e Sammaritano, per sorprendere in velocità la difesa degli olandesi. Risultato: successo dell’Auxerre per 2-1 e qualificazione riaperta.
Nell’Auxerre zero stelle, dove l’unico giocatore over-30 della rosa è lo svizzero Gritching, il fuoriclasse vero siede in panchina. Jean Fernandez, seguace dei metodi di Arrigo Sacchi e talent scout di Ribery ai tempi del Metz, in estate è stato ad un passo dal sostituire Domenech quale ct della Francia. Alla fine ha prevalso Laurent Blanc, e lui ha potuto continuare a dedicarsi al suo laboratorio di talenti. A inizio stagione ha estromesso dalla Champions i milionari dello Zenit San Pietroburgo. Oggi è pronto a sfidare una big del calcio mondiale con una batteria di attaccanti, sei, i cui cartellini valgono, tutti assieme, la metà di quello del solo Robinho.
Fonte: Il Giornale
sabato 20 novembre 2010
Brest, la parola alla difesa
Anche la Ligue 1 ha il suo Mainz, almeno finché dura. E’ il Brest, o Stade Brestios 29 (questo il nome ufficiale del club), capolista a sorpresa del campionato francese. A differenza del Mainz, però, la squadra transalpina è una neopromossa, e prima dell’attuale stagione mancava nella massima divisione dal 1991.
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giovedì 9 settembre 2010
Poker in Costa Azzurra
Speciale "Figli di un gol minore" (4)
In Francia sembra andare di moda il salto triplo. Al termine della stagione 2008/09 il Boulougne sul Mer conquistò la promozione in Ligue 1 dopo una risalita dalla quarta divisione cominciata sette anni prima, nel 2002, quando battagliava per le prime posizioni contro il Valenciennes, altro club poi approdato in poco tempo al più alto livello del campionato francese. La storia si è ripetuta un paio di mesi fa con l’Arles-Avignon, che ha centrato la quarta promozione negli ultimi cinque anni.
La scalata dei Leoni della Costa Azzurra è cominciata nel 2006 con il terzo posto nel Championnat de France amateur 2, l’equivalente della nostra Lega Nazionale Dilettanti, raggiunto con un budget societario di qualche centinaia di migliaia di euro ed una media spettatori attorno alle 2mila unità. Oggi il club ha lasciato il vecchio Stade Fernand Fournier per il più moderno (e capiente) Parc de Sports, migrando ad Avignone e cambiando la propria ragione sociale in Athlétic Club Arles-Avignon. La disponibilità economica dei jaune et bleu è inoltre lievitata fino alla più che rispettabile cifra di 5.7 milioni di euro, complice anche la trasformazione in una società interamente professionistica avvenuta con l’approdo in Ligue 2 nel 2009.
Personaggio chiave di questa notevole ascesa è il tecnico franco-algerino Michel Estevan, alla guida dell’Arles-Avignon del 2005 e pertanto artefice di tutte le promozioni della squadra. Estevan ha così eguagliato il primato di Guy Roux e Michel Le Milinaire, anch’essi capaci di centrare quattro salti di categoria in cinque anni. La conquista della Ligue 1 tuttavia non ha portato solo rose e fiori, dal momento che Estevan, vistosi annullare dal consiglio di amministrazione del club un sostanzioso aumento di stipendio concessogli dal vecchio socio di maggioranza, ha rassegnato le proprie dimissioni, salvo poi ritornare sui propri passi.
Ampiamente previsto invece il rientro a Marsiglia di Andrè Ayew, il talentuoso nazionale ghanese recentemente messosi in mostra ai Mondiali sudafricani, al termine del prestito annuale. Un colpo in entrata invece l’arrivo dal Blackpool dell’algerino Hameur Bouazza dopo un abbondante quinquennio speso tra Premier League e Championship. Sarà sufficiente per non fare la fine del già retrocesso Boulougne?
Fonte: Calcio 2000
In Francia sembra andare di moda il salto triplo. Al termine della stagione 2008/09 il Boulougne sul Mer conquistò la promozione in Ligue 1 dopo una risalita dalla quarta divisione cominciata sette anni prima, nel 2002, quando battagliava per le prime posizioni contro il Valenciennes, altro club poi approdato in poco tempo al più alto livello del campionato francese. La storia si è ripetuta un paio di mesi fa con l’Arles-Avignon, che ha centrato la quarta promozione negli ultimi cinque anni.
La scalata dei Leoni della Costa Azzurra è cominciata nel 2006 con il terzo posto nel Championnat de France amateur 2, l’equivalente della nostra Lega Nazionale Dilettanti, raggiunto con un budget societario di qualche centinaia di migliaia di euro ed una media spettatori attorno alle 2mila unità. Oggi il club ha lasciato il vecchio Stade Fernand Fournier per il più moderno (e capiente) Parc de Sports, migrando ad Avignone e cambiando la propria ragione sociale in Athlétic Club Arles-Avignon. La disponibilità economica dei jaune et bleu è inoltre lievitata fino alla più che rispettabile cifra di 5.7 milioni di euro, complice anche la trasformazione in una società interamente professionistica avvenuta con l’approdo in Ligue 2 nel 2009.
Personaggio chiave di questa notevole ascesa è il tecnico franco-algerino Michel Estevan, alla guida dell’Arles-Avignon del 2005 e pertanto artefice di tutte le promozioni della squadra. Estevan ha così eguagliato il primato di Guy Roux e Michel Le Milinaire, anch’essi capaci di centrare quattro salti di categoria in cinque anni. La conquista della Ligue 1 tuttavia non ha portato solo rose e fiori, dal momento che Estevan, vistosi annullare dal consiglio di amministrazione del club un sostanzioso aumento di stipendio concessogli dal vecchio socio di maggioranza, ha rassegnato le proprie dimissioni, salvo poi ritornare sui propri passi.
Ampiamente previsto invece il rientro a Marsiglia di Andrè Ayew, il talentuoso nazionale ghanese recentemente messosi in mostra ai Mondiali sudafricani, al termine del prestito annuale. Un colpo in entrata invece l’arrivo dal Blackpool dell’algerino Hameur Bouazza dopo un abbondante quinquennio speso tra Premier League e Championship. Sarà sufficiente per non fare la fine del già retrocesso Boulougne?
Fonte: Calcio 2000
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