Author of good performances during his last matches with Olympique de Marseille, Neal Maupay redistributed the cards on the front of the Marseille attack. The French striker, who arrived on loan from Everton this summer, started the season in the role of understudy to Elye Wahi. However, the disappointing performances of the former Lensois, combined with his more convincing ones, led Roberto De Zerbi, the Marseille coach, to review his plans.
As part of a press conference in partnership with the Bouches-du-Rhône Departmental Council, Maupay was questioned by children about the competition he has with Wahi. The native of Versailles clearly suggested that the rivalry between the two men was very healthy.
A complementary duo
“Things are going very well with Elye. We are two center forwards for one place. Because we play with only one attacker. But we push ourselves every day in training. We pull ourselves up. And it’s important for the team to have two efficient attackers. Because obviously, when Elye has a good match, when Elye trains well, that pushes me too. I know I have to put myself on his level and vice versa”he said.
The former Nice resident particularly appreciates the positive state of mind of his younger brother: “Elye, he’s a great guy. We see it every time, if you look at the videos, the photos, he is always smiling, always making jokes and putting in a good mood. So it’s going really well. Then he’s a little younger than me, so there’s a good relationship, a little experience, his youth, it’s going very well. »
