With a perfectly calibrated corner for Dari, the Algerian international punctuated a very good performance where he did not hide. “We needed this victory and it comes at the right time, especially after the disappointment linked to the draw against RWDM,” reacts the main person concerned.
The scenario of the meeting could have forced the Zebras to mentally give up when Davies opened the scoring shortly before half-time. Quite the opposite happened. If the midfielder had at times gone through his meetings like a ghost since last summer, this time he took his responsibilities head on, while the storm awaited his family.
A suitable new role
Was it the armband given by De Mil that transfigured him? “I'm not interested in the cuff. I am a natural leader on the field. My position and my style of play require that, but captain, I never thought about it. Maybe later, when I'm 30,” he told us last July. It is clear that at only 24 years old, Zagence has taken on his new responsibilities perfectly.
We saw it elsewhere when Bernier equalized on an assist from Guiagon. The Algerian international immediately went to say a few words to the Ivorian, author of too light a marking on the Kortrijk striker during the opening score. “He was frustrated with his first half, where he tried things and it didn't work, but Perfect is an important part for the team, with his ability to eliminate opponents. We created the imbalance thanks to him.”
For Dari, hero of the afternoon, the new armband wearer also had a few good words at the end of the meeting. “He is essential because he wins duels. His communication is positive with everyone.”
Well into his boots since his recall to the national team during the last rally, so that he had to be champing at the bit from the end of January to mid-March due to a nagging hip injury, Zarbre also deserves praise after his performance in Kortrijk. Is it the new tactical system installed by his new coach which places him in better conditions? “Both suited me. It's a shame it didn't work out with coach Mazzù. Every coach has his own philosophy. With De Mil, we work a lot tactically”he answers without getting wet.
With De Mil, we work a lot tactically.
Nevertheless, the new T1 of Charleroi made a strong choice to place him in ideal conditions by leaving the team Ilaimaharitra injured this weekend, after receiving a blow in training. “The important thing is the balance of the team. Adem (Zorgan) and Marco are good players, but you have to understand that you cannot develop with eight elements playing forward. We need stability,” had justified De Mil.
And the shadow work provided by Camara during recovery seems to liberate the ex-element of Paradou, more capable of projecting himself forward, like his thoughts already turned towards the reception of Eupen . “We made a lot of mistakes all season, we felt that we were more mature than before. Now, we are six points ahead of the RWDM. We have to win the next match and finish the job as quickly as possible.”
If two successes are missing to mathematically confirm the maintenance of Charleroi, Zorgan wants to finish the exercise in style by now aiming for a flawless performance. “We want to show everyone and our supporters that we don’t deserve this place.”
This would be the best way to conclude this bitter-tasting vintage.
