Ligue 1-Monaco: like a new season for Krépin Diatta and Ismail Jakobs?
Between good surprises and disappointments. If some return to the club with maximum confidence after the World Cup in Qatar, others are in doubt. This is particularly the case of Krépin Diatta and Ismail Jakobs who have had varying fortunes in selection. How can performances at the World Cup be decisive for the rest of the season?
Ismail Jakobs and Krépin Diatta warming up with Monaco.
Ismail Jakobs pleasantly surprised the Senegalese at the World Cup, for what was his first step with the Lions in competition. Very solid behind and enterprising offensively, the left side made people forget Saliou Ciss, African champion in this position.Still, since joining Monacofrom Cologne in 2021, Ismail Jakobs’ performance and playing time suggested it could be a flop.
Satisfactory in preparation with in particular his double against Leeds, Ismail Jakobs is riding his momentum from the World Cup. Holder by alternation with his Brazilian competitor Caio Henrique during these friendly matches, the trend was different at the start of the season with only three tenures. Despite his precise left paw, Henrique should probably better consider the Jakobs threat for the second part of the season.
Diatta the disappointment of the year?
Unlike his compatriot, Krépin Diatta enjoyed the confidence of coach Philippe Clement with whom he was already working in Monaco. Despite his long injury which deprived him of CAN 2022 and the rest of last season, the former Brugeois remained in the Belgian coach’s plans with a goal in the first league match.
In the Senegal team, Krépin Diatta was particularly expected, especially with Sadio Mané’s package. But he fell far short of expectations, even losing his place in Cissé’s starting XI. If Jakobs got two starts in preparation for Monaco, Diatta had to settle for just two starts while Gelson Martins was preferred to him in the right lane.Performance at the World Cup will perhaps weigh in the balance in terms of playing time for one and the other. To see this afternoon against AJ Auxerre for the resumption of Ligue 1.
Ismail Jakobs and Krépin Diatta warming up with Monaco
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Loissy Kessyeastafricanreport.com
