Selma Bacha Scout Report At Lyon Féminin 2021/2022: Why The 21-year-old Lyon Star Could Be France’s Euro 2022 Secret Weapon – Player Analysis

Whilst 2020/2021 was not a happy time for Lyon Féminin, 2021/2022 has been far better, as they currently sit top of the Division 1 Féminine table with 12 wins from 12 and won their Champions League group, losing just once (away to Bayern Munich Frauen).

This success has largely been attributed to the signings they made last summer, with the likes of Chile goalkeeper Christiane Endler, France left-back Perle Morroni and Netherlands midfielder Daniëlle van de Donk all moving to the European giants in their attempts to rebuild.

Despite these high-profile arrivals, one player who has had a big impact this season is someone who was already at the club: Selma Bacha.

Last season, there were question marks surrounding where the 21-year-old Frenchwoman would be given opportunities to play, as she was competing with Sakina Karchaoui for the left-back role.

However, under new manager Sonia Bompastor, who replaced Jean-Luc Vasseur last April, Bacha has been deployed in other positions around the field, becoming one of their most versatile squad members.

This tactical analysis will break down Bacha’s style of play, seeing how she fits into Lyon’s tactics and why her form has been key to their improvement.

The Selma Bacha scout report will look at how she operates in defensive and attacking situations, as well as how she closes down the ball in different ways.

In doing so, it will seek to determine why the promising left-back could be crucial to Les Bleues title bid at this summer’s Euro 2022 tournament.

Selma Bacha Positioning In Attack

The 21-year-old has mainly operated in Lyon Féminin’s midfield this season, which has allowed her to have a bigger influence on their attacking play than she had previously.

It has also allowed her to play with more freedom around the field, which is the focus of this section.

Before delving into the finer details, we need to provide a basic overview of what her positioning brings to the team.

The blue lines here show Paris FC Féminines’ defensive and midfield ranks, with Bacha in the space between them.

By getti