M. Sylla attacks space, times runs behind the line, and threatens the back post. M. Sylla breaks lines with pace. M. Sylla links play with one-touch layoffs and checks short then spins in behind. M. Sylla drives at defenders to create separation and pins centre-backs when scanning for options. A turning point for M. Sylla arrived as he earned more minutes and grew confident finishing moves. He presses high and forces turnovers from the front, shaping the team's counter-attack. In matches, M. Sylla gets shots off quickly after arriving in the box.