FedEx Performance Zone: Dolberg on the up
Monday, May 8, 2017
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Ajax forward Kasper Dolberg looks to be at his sharpest as his side wind up for their UEFA Europa League semi-final decider at Lyon; check out the latest big movers in the FedEx Performance Zone.
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36th: Kasper Dolberg (Ajax) – up 8 places
Ajax kept their Eredivisie title hopes alive with a 4-0 victory over Go Ahead Eagles on Sunday, and forward Dolberg was a key component. The Dane scored in the 29th minute, having also found the net in the Dutch side's 4-1 triumph over Lyon in the UEFA Europa League last Wednesday.
60th: Maxwel Cornet (Lyon) – up 19 places
Cornet had been struggling in front of goal in recent weeks, but returned to form in style in Lyon's 3-2 come-from-behind win against Nantes in Ligue 1 on Sunday. Cornet struck twice, including the clinching goal, to give his team much-need confidence going into the second leg against Ajax.
77th: Michael Carrick (Man. United) – up 9 places
José Mourinho's men had a collective off-day in their 2-0 Premier League loss at Arsenal over the weekend, with Carrick rising above the pack. The midfielder made four interceptions and boasted an admirable distribution success rate of 70 accurate passes to just seven failed attempts.
103rd: Rafael (Lyon) – up 13 places
Full-back Rafael put in an impressive performance against Nantes. The Brazilian was active at both ends of the pitch, making five clearances and winning three aerial duels while he also earned his side two corners when he surged forward.
144th: Nicolas Nkoulou (Lyon) – up 20 places
The Cameroonian centre-back has been an intermittent presence in his first term with OL. During the weekend success over Nantes, he dominated five aerial duels and made a remarkable 12 clearances as he strove to stifle opposition attacks, creating the platform for Lyon's eventual victory.