Author of a very good game and the winning goal when receiving the Apoel Nicosia (1-0) Tuesday night in the eighth-finals of the Champions League, Alexander Lacazette took his tally to five goals since the start of 2012. Used and developed confidence since last summer by Remi Garde, the attacker formed club is taking hold in the starting lineup at the expense of Jimmy Briand .
Alexander Lacazette has already experienced unforgettable moments in his young career. Winner of the U19 European Championship in 2010 with the France team for the class, the native of Lyon scored the winning goal against Spain in the final. With OL, he will remember his first Ligue 1 at the end of the 2009-2010 season, against Auxerre , or even his first goal in the Champions League, the following December, against Hapoel Tel Aviv, on the last day of the group stage. The beginning of the year 2012 could mark a turning point in his career, that of his change of status in the eyes of owner Remi Garde. Since the beginning of the season, the successor of Claude Puel has continued to trust his striker, rather axial base, using it on the wings at the mercy of injuries. Gradually, the new international Hopes has adapted to the requirements of the role of attacking midfielder in a 4-4-2 eccentric, responsible for the difference in attack but also to lend a hand to defensive block. Instead of Briand Since Christmas , Lacazette has rewarded his hard work by shaking the nets 4 times (one Ligue 1 goal against Dijon , a double to Lorient in the League Cup and a Cup of achievement in France to Bordeaux). His appointment on Tuesday against the Apoel, in place of Jimmy Briand on the right wing, had finally surprising. Lacazette and acted responsibly. The 20 year old was chained at the foot percussion ball against a defense Cypriot quite permeable. The number 38 has purchased two large chances in the first period, before the deadlock at the hour of play " I'm in a good period, I am confident. the better for me and for the team. I enjoys plenty of confidence from the staff and my partners , "he confided shyly after the meeting told reporters. In the group, it seems unanimous. " It's a quality player, I really appreciate. Today, he scores. With Bafé and Licha, they save the team take turns , "enthuses Michel Bastos. For Aly Cissokho , the presence of Alexander Lacazette " the group helps a lot. You can count on good young players and this year they are competing, this is the group live . " " He feels the game, he is a footballer, he just playing " Except that the explosion could send Lacazette Briand on the bench. Already, last season, the former Rennes had been gradually sidelined by Claude Puel. It must be said that the player, which exploded in Britain as before-deep center, is still not suited to the role of attacking midfielder right. It just does not have the qualities needed. His defensive work does not certainly fills its major technical deficiencies and lack of intelligence of the game now clear on the forces involved, Remi Garde could act accordingly. " The game is based on Alexander's vivacity, with or without ball. In the strengthened defenses, it can be differences , "said the former defender, after the victory against Apoel. A few months ago, Bernard Lacombe had praised the " revelation "of Gones. " It is closest to the pros at the attackers. It reminds me of Sylvain Wiltord in her routines, catching the ball, he feels the game, he is a footballer, he just plays , "explained the adviser to the president Aulas . On the OL, however, Alexander Lacazette was not expected to become almost inevitable since early this year.
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