Odilon Kossounou
CB
Ball-Playing Centre Back
Jan 4, 2001 (25)
Right
6'3"
174 lb
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Registers three clearances
Kossounou had two tackles (one won) and three clearances in Thursday's 2-0 victory versus Curacao.
Analysis: Kossounou would see some decent work in the defense as he earned a second straight start, appearing to be set for a starting role as they head into the knockouts. He would end up completing 57 passes, seeing decent time on the ball from the defense. He would also earn two tackles and three clearances in the defense as the Ivory Coast earned a clean sheet.
Plays 60 minutes in friendly
Kossounou (thigh) played 60 minutes of Monday's 2-0 friendly victory against Philadelphia Union II, confirming his return ahead of Ivory Coast's World Cup opener against Ecuador on June 14.
Analysis: Kossounou had been training separately from the group after suffering a grade one biceps femoris strain that ruled him out of Atalanta's final two matches of the season, making his extended run-out a significant relief for coach Emerse Fae. The center-back contributed to four clean sheets across 29 appearances (20 starts) this season, posting 29 tackles, 22 interceptions and 55 clearances, and his return to fitness gives Ivory Coast their preferred defensive options ahead of what promises to be a highly competitive group stage.
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