Ukrainian midfielder Ruslan Malinovsky has received mixed reviews from French media for his performance in Marseille’s away match against Ajaccio, which they lost 0-1. Malinovsky played for 79 minutes in the match and was praised for his danger in the second half by some publications, but criticized for being “technically inaccurate” and “ineffective” by others. The 30-year-old joined Marseille from Italy’s Atalanta in the winter transfer window and played 23 games for the French side, scoring two goals and making two assists. Marseille finished third in the French Championship standings and will play in the Champions League qualifiers next season.
The journalist of the French publication appreciated the actions of the Ukrainian midfielder of Marseille Ruslan Malinovsky in yesterday’s away match against Ajaccio (0:1).
Marseille lost to Ajaccio in the away match of the 38th round of the French Championship (0:1) yesterday.
The Ukrainian midfielder from the Provencal team Ruslan Malinovskiy came out in the starting line-up and spent 79 minutes of playing time on the field.
The French media appreciated Ruslan’s actions in yesterday’s match.
Maxi Legs – 3/10
“A big disappointment. It’s simple – the attacking midfielder gives the impression that he lacks everything. Too technically inaccurate Ukraine spoiled many interesting situations. He was still dangerous in the second half, but Leroy made a good save.”
Heart of Marseille – 5/10
“The Ukrainian should be in the middle behind the striker, however, apart from the shot, he is ineffective.”
Provence – 3/10
“How clumsy! With his fuzzy shot, the Ukrainian often drenched the Ajaccio court. Some even came close to landing in the nearby Mediterranean.».
- The 30-year-old Malinovsky moved to Marseille from Italy’s Atalanta in the winter transfer window and played 23 games for the French side, scoring two goals and making two assists.
- Marseille played 38 matches, scored 73 points and finished third in the French Championship standings.
- Malinovsky’s team will play in the Champions League qualifiers next season.
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Ligue 1 standings
| # | The team | me | INSIDE | N | P | M | ABOUT | Latest 5 games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | PSG | 38 | 27 | 4 | 7 | 89:40 | 85 | |
| 2. | Lance | 38 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 68:29 | 84 | |
| 3. | Marcel | 38 | 22 | 7 | 9 | 67:40 | 73 | |
| 4. | Rennes | 38 | 21 | 5 | 12 | 69:39 | 68 | |
| 5. | Lille | 38 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 65:44 | 67 | |
| 6. | Monaco | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 70:58 | 65 | |
| 7. | Lyon | 38 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 65:47 | 62 | |
| 8. | Clermont | 38 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 45:49 | 59 | |
| 9. | good | 38 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 48:37 | 58 | |
| 10. | Lorient | 38 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 52:53 | 55 | |
| 11. | Reims | 38 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 45:45 | 51 | |
| 12. | Montpellier | 38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 65:62 | 50 | |
| 13. | Toulouse | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 51:57 | 48 | |
| 14. | Brest | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 44:54 | 44 | |
| 15. | Strasbourg | 38 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 51:59 | 40 | |
| 16. | Nantes | 38 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 37:55 | 36 | |
| 17. | Auxerre | 38 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 35:63 | 35 | |
| 18. | Ajaccio | 38 | 7 | 5 | 26 | 23:74 | 26 | |
| 19. | poison | 38 | 4 | 12 | 22 | 45:81 | 24 | |
| 20. | Angel | 38 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 33:81 | 18 |
