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RC Lens dominates by centres but suffers from an offensive lack of efficiency

The analysis of La Voix des Sports reveals a striking feature in the RC Lens game: the team dominates Ligue 1 in terms of centers, totaling an impressive number of 634 attempts, representing an average of nearly 22 per game. This tendency to focus, although indicative of offensive intent, has not resulted in a significant return in terms of marked goals. The match against Reims illustrated this situation in a particularly depressing way, with a record of 57 centers tempted for a zero result and wasted opportunities, highlighting an offensive sterility worrying.

The inefficiency of the Lens RC is accentuated by some rigidity in the automations, which seem to have turned into mechanical gestures, lacking tactical relevance. The corners, for example, fail to find a buyer in dangerous areas, and when an opportunity arises, the finish is cruelly defective. This led Will Stillen to express his regret at a press conference, stressing the need for greater efficiency and capacity to realize opportunities.

It should be noted that the current position of RC Lens in the championship is largely maintained thanks to a strong defence that supported a mixed season start. Hope lies in the next summer mercato, which could potentially strengthen the offensive sector, which is currently considered too often ineffective. However, in a constrained financial context, the possibility of such reinforcements remains uncertain, leaving a concern about the future of the team.