David Relaunches Reviews: A Decisive Doubt for the LOSC

Lens – Jonathan David responded strongly to the media criticism that had preceded him, scoring two goals and delivering a decisive pass during the OLSC victory over AJ Auxerre (3-1) this Sunday. The young Canadian, who had 23 goals and 10 assists before the game, had been silent for a month in Ligue 1, a shortage that had fed questions.

Bruno Genesio, the LOSC coach, praised his protégé’s response. “It has been questioned lately, not to say more. It was even suspected that he no longer had a head at LOSC. And from the beginning, I say that’s not true. He is concerned with the LOSC project, by the team, until the end of the season,” he said.

David’s double, especially on a deep call, and his decisive pass for another goal, proved his worth. The arrival of Chuba Akpom, who attracted opposing defenders and freed space, also played a crucial role. “It opened up opportunities for Jonathan,” said Genesio.

The association between David and Akpom aimed at reinvigorating the LOSC attack, with a role adapted to David. The coach also highlighted David’s defensive effort, an aspect often overlooked in statistics. “There are of course all his stats, goals and decisive passes, which are exceptional, but there is also everything he brings to the team in the game,” he said.

The idea behind this association was to increase the offensive power of LOSC, with four players having a clear offensive vocation. Genesio also wanted to free David from the tight marking against a team playing three in the axis, and reward Akpom for his good entry to Toulouse and his involvement in training.

Despite previous questions, Jonathan David has demonstrated his value, and the LOSC team is now more confident about its potential. The future will tell whether this performance will long-term mark its track in the club.