After a return noticed after a period of injury, Matías Fernández-Pardo was confronted with a careful examination, both from the critics and from his coach, Bruno Genesio, who constantly asks him for more involvement. This situation found a concrete illustration during the LOSC’s precious victory against Toulouse FC, where the winger scored a spectacular goal, a real flash that left the opposing goalkeeper, Guillaume Restes, powerless. This achievement followed a contrasting course, including a heroic performance during the derby against RC Lens, punctuated with failures, and a disappointment in Lyon, where he had missed a decisive opportunity against Lucas Perri, while ignoring Jonathan David’s ideal position.

The goal scored against Toulouse FC could well be a turning point for Fernández-Pardo, a new click that will allow him to regain an optimal form and to stand out in the final sprint of the season. The LOSC, weakened by the prolonged absences of Tiago Santos and Edon Zhegrova, desperately needs a player capable of combining speed, technical mastery and ability to provoke opposing defenders, qualities that Fernández-Pardo is likely to express fully. The hope is that this goal will rework its trust and allow it to regain the expected level of performance.

The player had already demonstrated, in league matches against Bologna and Atlético Madrid, as well as in Nice in Ligue 1, that he had made significant progress since his arrival and even his return to LOSC. All Lille now places its hopes in a Matías Fernández-Pardo capable of asserting itself as a key element of the team, bringing its speed, technique and unpredictability to help the club achieve its objectives.