Pol Lirola
The ghost, the survivor, the never-ending story. In his final contract year, can he finally write a happy last chapter?
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Pol Lirola and OM, it’s a long story. We all remember his initial dazzling loan, which led the club to lay out a significant sum to sign him permanently. And then, the downfall. Inconsistent performances, successive loans to Elche and Frosinone, and an unexpected return last season. He even had a brief moment of glory with a goal and an assist to overturn Lyon. Yet, at the dawn of this new season, rumors of a sale persist.
The player, we know him. A right-sided wing-back capable of offensive bursts, as evidenced by his goal and two assists in limited playtime last season. But we also know his inconsistency and defensive weaknesses, which explain his average performance ratings. He is the antithesis of a legend; he has become a sort of cautionary tale about the uncertainties of a transfer window.
He is entering the last year of his contract. This is his very last chance. Either he has a full season to prove that he deserves to stay (which seems unlikely), or he uses his appearances as a showcase for his future. The fans do not expect much from him anymore, which can be an advantage. Without pressure, he has nothing left to lose. His role will be that of a backup, a professional who must be ready. His attitude and involvement will be closely observed. It’s time to show, once and for all, whether he still has the desire and the level for Olympique de Marseille.
- Appearances
- 19
- Matches Started
- 5
- Minutes Played
- 687
Disciplinary Statistics
- Yellow Cards
- 1
- Direct Red Cards
- 1
- Red Cards
- 1
- Yellow Red Cards
- 0
| Attacking Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Goals | 1 |
| Assists | 2 |
| Big Chances Created | 1 |
| Big Chances Missed | 1 |
| Total Shots | 6 |
| Shots On Target | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 |
| Goal Conversion Percentage | 16.67 |
| Penalties Taken | 0 |
| Penalty Goals | 0 |
| Penalties Won | 0 |
| Penalties Conceded | 0 |
| Shots From Set Piece | 0 |
| Free Kick Goals | 0 |
| Goals From Inside The Box | 1 |
| Goals From Outside The Box | 0 |
| Shots From Inside The Box | 5 |
| Shots From Outside The Box | 1 |
| Headed Goals | 0 |
| Left Foot Goals | 0 |
| Right Foot Goals | 1 |
| Own Goals | 1 |
| Offsides | 0 |
| Hit Woodwork | 0 |
| Passing Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Accurate Passes | 293 |
| Inaccurate Passes | 47 |
| Total Passes | 340 |
| Accurate Passes Percentage | 86.18 |
| Accurate Own Half Passes | 136 |
| Accurate Opposition Half Passes | 159 |
| Accurate Final Third Passes | 78 |
| Key Passes | 8 |
| Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| Accurate Crosses Percentage | 14.29 |
| Total Crosses | 14 |
| Accurate Long Balls | 2 |
| Accurate Long Balls Percentage | 11.76 |
| Total Long Balls | 17 |
| Total Chipped Passes | 9 |
| Accurate Chipped Passes | 3 |
| Passes To Assist | 0 |
| Total Own Half Passes | 152 |
| Total Opposition Half Passes | 202 |
| Defensive Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Tackles | 13 |
| Tackles Won | 9 |
| Tackles Won Percentage | 69.23 |
| Interceptions | 4 |
| Clearances | 12 |
| Errors Leading To Goal | 0 |
| Errors Leading To Shot | 0 |
| Dispossessed | 4 |
| Possession Lost | 80 |
| Possession Won In Attacking Third | 0 |
| Duels Lost | 30 |
| Aerial Duels Lost | 7 |
| Ground Duels Won | 23 |
| Ground Duels Won Percentage | 50.00 |
| Aerial Duels Won | 4 |
| Aerial Duels Won Percentage | 36.36 |
| Total Duels Won | 27 |
| Total Duels Won Percentage | 47.37 |
| Dribbled Past | 8 |
| Miscellaneous Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Touches | 475 |
| Was Fouled | 9 |
| Fouls | 9 |
| Successful Dribbles | 1 |
| Successful Dribbles Percentage | 33.33 |
| Total Contests | 3 |
| Ball Recoveries | 29 |
| Team Of The Week Appearances | 0 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.6026 |
| Scoring Frequency | 687 |
| Penalty Conversion | 0.00 |
| Set Piece Conversion | 0.00 |
| Penalty Attempts Missed | 0 |
| Penalty Attempts Hitting Post | 0 |
| Penalty Attempts On Target | 0 |