Back in June, the football world was rocked by the shocking news that one of Frances most prestigious clubs, Olympique Lyonnais, had been provisionally relegated to Ligue 2.
The DNCG made this ruling as a result of extreme financial mismanagement, which had led to debts exceeding €500 million.
Fortunately, however, the situation was resolved thanks to the departure of former president John Textor, the sales of star players Rayan Cherki and Georges Mikautadze, and qualification for the UEFA Europa League.
With three wins from three to start the new Ligue 1 season, the dark cloud over Les Gones appears to have faded for now.
Lyon were forced to be cost-effective this summer, spending just 34% of the €106m they recouped in sales, though the €10m addition of Tyler Morton is looking like more of a masterstroke with every passing week.
The Liverpool academy graduate has caught the eye in each of his three starts thus far, even being named Player of the Match in the 3-0 home win over Metz.
Morton looks better than ever in his new colours.
This scout report and player analysis aims to provide a sharp and insightful look into Tyler Morton style of play.
We’ll explore the type of midfielder Morton is and how Paulo Fonseca has deployed him, as well as assess the standout qualities and limitations that define his game.
Tyler Morton Style Of Play
Paulo Fonseca tactics have stuck to his 4-2-3-1 at the beginning of this season, with Tyler Morton filling the hole vacated by Nemanja Matić and Jordan Veretout on the left of the midfield base.
Both Morton and his partner in the double pivot, Tanner Tessmann, are tasked with simple instructions: sit deeper to progress the ball, control the tempo, support transitions with short passing, and shield the defence.
As an incredibly technically comfortable and quietly tenacious midfielder, this role suits the 22-year-old down to the ground.
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