Ghana defender Gideon Mensah sparkles in new role on Bordeaux debut

Published on: 16 August 2021
Ghana defender Gideon Mensah sparkles in new role on Bordeaux debut
Gideon Mensah

Ghana defender Gideon Mensah put up an impressive showcase on his French Ligue 1 debut on Sunday as Bordeaux rallied to draw 2-2 with Olympique Marseille.

The on-loan left-back was deployed in a more offensive role as part of a five-man midfield comprising Toma Basic, Otávio, Issouf Sissokho and Enock Kwateng.

According to statistical firm Fotmob, he was the second best player in the Bordeaux set-up with 7.0 rating.

The 23-year-old had 34 accurate passes, a pass success rate of 83% and one shot.

Marseille went in front just after the half-hour mark through Turkey international Ãœnder Cengiz.

They home side then doubled their lead four minutes before the interval courtesy Payet.

Substitute Timothee Pembélé pulled a goal back in the 51st minute.

Bordeaux then drew level in the 56th minute when Toma Basic's corner from the left was met by Oudin, who swept in a first-time shot on the half-volley from the edge of the area.

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