In France, the performance of Alexis Sánchez stands out: “A lot of activity and desire, in addition to the jewel of a free kick”

Alexis Sánchez had a reunion with goals in Olympique de Marseille’s 2-3 victory over Guillermo Maripan’s Monaco. The national striker was responsible for converting the first goal of the match in the 35th minute on a free kick which left the rival goalkeeper without the possibility of reaction.

For the same reason, he caught the attention of the French press which highlighted what the Tocopillano had done. France TV reported that “as is often the case, Igor Tudor’s men started with their feet on the ground, even though they had to wait until the 35th minute to find the fault in a superb foul by Alexis Sánchez ”.

For its part, Eurosport pointed out that “Sánchez set the example by earning a free kick from 20 yards for a foul by Benoît Badiashile before sending the ball into Alexander Nübel’s right corner. . The Chilean signed his 5th goal in L1 this season, two months after the previous one.

The Phocaean, for his part, summed up the performance of the Chilean. “Very active, he takes part in the big Marseille opportunities at the start of the match, like his pass with his back to Gigot in the area, which does not stick. He signs a magnificent direct free kick in the 35th minute, full of skylights at 20 meters. A lot of activity and desire, in addition to the jewel of a free kick ”.

Footmercato also praised the work of the national team. “as usual, Alexis Sánchez ran, several times with intelligence, without hesitating to pick up to touch the leather . However, the Chilean might find himself frustrated with the fact that he is very rarely followed by his teammates in the zone of truth. A parameter from which he knew how to detach himself, transforming a free kick which he had obtained himself (35 ‘) . Much more neutral during the second act, he also ended up being warned”.

Finally, L’Equipe states that “Alexis Sánchez ended two months of personal shortage in Ligue 1 with a sublime free kick at the Louis-II stadium (35′) . The Chilean, who had not scored from a direct free kick since April 17, 2017 (with Arsenal against Middlesbrough), fired his right ball 20 meters from Nübel’s goal, defenseless. He himself had obtained the free kick from Benoît Badiashile. Sánchez could also be a decisive passer, but Samuel Gigot did not take advantage of his turn, when he was alone at the penalty spot. (24′)”.

With this result, Olympique de Marseille go into the World Cup break with an uplifted spirit, reaching fourth position in the table with 30 points, occupying the area that offers a place for the next edition of the Europa League and n ‘being only six units from the entry of the Champions.

Of course, the goal of fighting for the title is still a long way off. PSG remain the undefeated masters of the French top flight with 41 points.

For now, Alexis Sánchez will arrive motivated to face the Chilean team’s next friendlies against Poland and Slovakia which will be played on November 16 and 20.