UMTITI PLAYED THE 90 MINUTES WITH LILLE
Samuel Umtiti, from being discarded from Barça to showing off leadership at Lille
Published:18/09/2023 - 01:00h
Updated:18/09/2023 - 01:00h
Samuel Umtiti left Barça through the back door after having been an exceptional defender in the past. Now, in his new adventure at Lille, he seeks to recover the lost level. He has already played his first 90 minutes and looks eager to lead the young team of 'Los Dogos'
Samuel Umtiti finally could debut like titling in Tie it 1 with the LOSC Lille. The exzaguero of the FC Barcelona returned to the action after suffering an injury in psoas, which prevented him participate in the three first parties that contested 'The Dogos' in the local championship French. In this occasion, was present during the 90 minutes in the tie of the team of Paulo Fonseca against the Rennes.
The ex of the Lyon joined to the Lille after the Barça, to the not to find him a new destination, decided to terminate his agreement and allow him leave in freedom. In front of this situation, the combined north of France decided ficharlo, since although at present the defender is not in his best moment, if it finds in full fitness could show a big level and contribute experience to a background line relatively young.
Samuel Umtiti will have to assume the leadership in the LOSC Lille?
Precisely, Samuel Umtiti, conscious of the expectations that have on him in this new adventure, has decided to take a step forward and assume responsibilities in the square lilés. In regard to this, 'Big Sam' has begun to be a voice leader in the LOSC Lille and, in one of his first statements with this T-shirt, has left a series of interesting comments.
The French, although it is had to turn into the leader of the group of Paulo Fonseca, since according to his own words, to 'The Dogos' "is missing them a bit of leadership and also of tranquility". Besides, quickly desvinculó of the paper of "saviour" of his cast, affirming: "Each one contributes his experience. I am not God. I will change everything? No. All have to listen".
Umtiti Will look for to change the mentality of the LOSC Lille
Aunado To this, Samuel Umtiti took advantage of the opportunity to stand out that it needs "to contribute my granite of sand so that the team understand that to win sometimes is necessary to be a 'dog' and that does not matter us the beautiful game". Also it mentioned that the square of Paulo Fonseca has to purchase more maturity, since varied of his mates lack she in situations complicated.
Finally, 'Big Sam' also expects to turn into a species of mentor for the youngest players, especially for Leny Yoro, a player of 17 years with the one who shared the defence today. It affirmed: "The young players listen; it is easy for me". Concluding his statements, empoderó to Yoro when saying: "When it speaks in the field, said him that it does not matter me the age. He also needs to express because, from backwards, see everything".
