Le Havre 0-0 Monaco Player Ratings: Defenders Dominate Game as Ligue 1 Teams Settle for Goalless Draw

The Ligue 1 match between Le Havre and Monaco ended in a goalless draw at the Stade Océane, with neither side able to find a breakthrough.

The game was closely contested, with both teams cancelling each other out for long periods. Play was frequently interrupted by fouls and injuries, which prevented the match from developing any real flow. Monaco were particularly affected, as Wout Faes was forced off injured, followed later by his replacement, Eric Dier.

Both teams created some chances, but the quality of finishing was lacking. Monaco forward Folarin Balogun had a few opportunities, but Le Havre goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi-Nzau dealt with them comfortably. Le Havre also had spells of pressure, though most of their attempts failed to trouble the Monaco goal.

In the end, neither side did enough to deserve all three points. The draw was a fair result, but the lack of goals left supporters disappointed. Now, let's check out Le Havre vs Monaco Player Ratings from the Ligue 1 game.

Key Takeaways

1. Both teams failed to score as the Ligue 1 match ended 0-0 at Stade Océane.
2. Monaco suffered injury setbacks, with Wout Faes and Eric Dier forced off.
3. Lionel Mpasi-Nzau made key saves to deny Folarin Balogun.

Le Havre Player Ratings vs Monaco

Check out Le Havre player ratings from the Ligue 1 fixture:

Goalkeeper

Lionel Mpasi-Nzau - 7.5: A very solid performance from the keeper who was crucial in securing the point. He made two important saves, including a key stop from inside the box to deny Balogun. His command of his area was confident and his distribution was pretty decent under pressure. Kept a well-deserved clean sheet.

Defenders

Loïc Nego - 6.5: A busy but mixed evening for Nego. He was defensively solid with six clearances and won most of his duels. However, what stood out to us was how often he lost possession, a staggering 18 times. He got forward well but the final ball just wasn't there for him tonight.

Ayumu Seko - 7.0: A quiet but very effective display. We noticed his incredible pass accuracy of 92%, showing his composure on the ball. He made four clearances and was positionally sound throughout the match. He didn't do anything spectacular, but he didn't put a foot wrong either.

Yanis Zouaoui - 6.5: Had a decent outing before his game was cut short by injury in the 66th minute. He was a willing runner down the left flank and contributed to both defence and attack. He drew a couple of fouls and looked lively. A shame he couldn't complete the match.

Arouna Sangante - 7.0: The captain led by example from the back. A colossal nine clearances show how busy he was. He was strong in the tackle and won the majority of his duels. A couple of fouls blot his copybook slightly but overall a commanding performance to help secure the clean sheet.

Midfielders

Felix Mambimbi - 6.0: A frustrating game for the midfielder. He did create one chance and showed some nice touches early on. However, he struggled to impose himself and lost possession ten times before being substituted. From our perspective, he just couldn't get into the flow of the game.

Rassoul Ndiaye - 7.0: An energetic performance in the heart of midfield. He will be kicking himself for missing an early chance, but he didn't let it affect him. He created a chance, recovered the ball six times, and was generally tidy in possession. A really hardworking shift from him.

Lucas Gourna-Douath - 7.0: The anchor in midfield had a very strong game. He kept the play ticking over with an 83% pass accuracy and was a screen for his defence with two interceptions and two clearances. He was calm and composed, a steadying influence in a chaotic match. Solid.

Simon Ebonog - 7.0: What stood out to us was his duel success rate, winning every ground duel he contested. He was a real terrier in midfield, making tackles and drawing fouls. He even ventured forward for two shots, though neither troubled the keeper. A tireless and effective display.

Forwards

Ally Samatta - 6.0: A tough 45 minutes for the striker. He was a magnet for fouls, drawing four of them as he tried to hold up the ball. But he offered little goal threat, with his only shot going off target. He was subbed at halftime after picking up a knock.

Kenny Quetant - 6.5: Played for 65 minutes and put in a decent shift. He created one key pass and had a shot blocked, showing his intent to make things happen. He was strong in the air, winning four aerial duels. A solid, if unspectacular, contribution before being substituted.

Substitutes

Issa Soumaré - 6.0: Came on at halftime but couldn't provide the spark Le Havre needed.

Noam Obougou - N/A: Not on long enough to make a significant impact.

Sofiane Boufal - N/A: Introduced late in the game with little time to influence proceedings.

Enzo Koffi - N/A: Had limited minutes to change the outcome.

Manager

D. Digard - 6.5: He set his team up to be defensively resilient, and it paid off with a valuable clean sheet against a strong Monaco side. The game plan worked to secure a point. However, his side lacked creativity and a cutting edge in the final third, which they'll need to work on.

Monaco Player Ratings vs Le Havre

Here are AS Monaco player ratings from the game:

Goalkeeper

Philipp Köhn - 6.5: One of the easiest clean sheets he will ever keep. We noticed he wasn't credited with a single save in the match. Le Havre's finishing was wayward, meaning Köhn was largely a spectator. He was tidy with his feet, but untested otherwise.

Defenders

Thilo Kehrer - 6.5: A steady performance at the back. He was excellent in possession, boasting a 90% pass completion rate. However, from our perspective, he was a little vulnerable defensively, being dribbled past twice. A decent, but not dominant, display.

Caio Henrique - 6.5: A very involved but ultimately frustrating outing for the full-back. He had 73 touches and whipped in seven crosses. The problem was his end product, as he lost possession a staggering 23 times. He tried to make things happen but it just wasn't his day.

Kassoum Ouattara - 6.0: A difficult evening for the defender. He was booked and committed four fouls, looking a bit rash at times. He struggled to contain his flank and was eventually substituted after 57 minutes. A learning experience for him.

Wout Faes - N/A: His game was cruelly cut short after just 29 minutes due to an injury. Not enough time to give a fair rating.

Midfielders

Denis Zakaria - 6.5: The captain had a mixed game. He worked hard defensively, making four interceptions. However, he'll be disappointed to have missed a big chance to score. A solid enough performance, but he lacked his usual influence in the final third.

Aleksandr Golovin - 6.0: A surprisingly quiet game from the creative hub of the team. While his passing was neat and tidy, he failed to create much of note and lost most of his duels. We expected more from a player of his quality; it was a disappointing performance by his high standards.

Maghnes Akliouche - 6.5: Looked busy and got on the ball a lot, showing some neat touches and tidy passing. He had two shots, but both were off target. Like many of his teammates, he just lacked that killer instinct and final product in and around the box.

Lamine Camara - 8.0: The clear man of the match in a game that lacked quality. He was everywhere. He won three tackles, made seven ball recoveries, and even created a big chance for his teammates. An all-action, dynamic display that really caught our eye. He was a cut above the rest.

Forwards

Folarin Balogun - 6.5: A frustrating day at the office for the striker. He got into dangerous positions and had two shots on target, but the keeper denied him both times. He showed his frustration by picking up a late yellow card. He worked hard but just couldn't find the back of the net.

George Ilenikhena - 5.5: A difficult outing for the young forward. He was caught offside three times, which killed his team's momentum. He struggled to get involved in the game and was substituted before the hour mark. Not his best performance.

Substitutes

Eric Dier - N/A: Came on for the injured Faes, only to suffer an injury himself and be replaced. A terribly unlucky cameo.

Ansu Fati - 6.0: Brought on to provide a spark but struggled to get into the game against a resolute Le Havre defence.

Vanderson - 6.0: Added some energy down the right but couldn't produce a moment of magic.

Jordan Teze - N/A: Came on for the injured Dier and helped see out the clean sheet.

Manager

S. Pocognoli - 6.0: His plans were thrown into disarray by the two injuries in defence. His side created enough chances to win the game but the finishing was poor. He tried to change things with his substitutions, but they couldn't find a way to break the deadlock. A frustrating afternoon for him.

Man of the Match

Lamine Camara was the best player in the Le Havre vs AS Monaco game.

Worst Performer

George Ilenikhena failed to deliver anything notable.