Mirantchuk's performance against Zurich receives praise from Swiss media
In the first round of the Swiss Super League's mini-tournament, Sion bagged a home win against Zürich with a narrow 2:1 victory. Midfield maestro, Anton Miranchuk put in a notable performance, playing 58 minutes and delivering an assist.
According to La Nuovelliste, Miranchuk earned a rating of 4.0 out of 6. The newspaper lauded Miranchuk's corner kick, which led to the second goal, and his attempt that hit the crossbar. However, journalist Stefan Fournier, in an interview with "SE", pointed out some flaws. Specifically, Miranchuk made several inexplicable mistakes in his attacking transitions during the first half.
Despite having less possession (29% vs. 71%), Sion managed to secure a crucial three points. They're currently placed ninth with 39 points. Their next match, slated for May 10, is against Iverdon.
Now, let's delve a bit deeper into Miranchuk's performance. While his set-piece threat was evident with a free kick in the attacking half (15th minute), his positional play likely contributed to Sion's early pressure that led to Mohcine Bouriga's opener and his own subsequent goal [4].
However, Zürich's mid-block often disrupted Sion's transitional rhythm, especially after turnovers, reflecting a recurring concern in their recent matches [5]. Moreover, Miranchuk's limited off-ball movement during counterattacking scenarios forced Sion into slower buildup patterns, diminishing threat during rapid transitions.
Sion's triumph can be attributed to their clinical play, despite Zürich's vulnerable defense (-5 GD in 34 league games) [5]. However, Miranchuk's tendency to operate in static pockets limited Sion's ability to capitalize on counterattacks effectively. His goal contribution highlighted his technical quality but underscored a reliance on structured buildup over transitional fluidity.
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- Bookmakers might be re-evaluating Anton Miranchuk's performances in the European-leagues after his mixed showing in the Sion versus Zürich match, where his flaws in transitions during the first half were highlighted.
- Despite his impressive set-piece threat and assist, Anton Miranchuk's limited off-ball movement during counterattacking scenarios may have hindered Sion's overall performance, as they relied on structured buildup over transitional fluidity in their victory against Zürich.
- Sion, currently placed ninth in the Swiss Super League's mini-tournament with 39 points, managed to secure a crucial three points despite having just 29% possession against Zürich—a testament to their clinical play and a potential concern for Bookmakers.
- As Sion prepares for their next match against Iverdon, Anton Miranchuk will have an opportunity to improve on his transition play and showcase his technical quality more effectively in fast-paced situations.
