A “mini-benzema” at OM is confirmed

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By: Manu Tournoux

The first of Amine Gouiri with OM on Sunday evening against OL (3-2, 20th day of Ligue 1), ignited certain observers.

Transferred last week from Stade Rennais to Olympique de Marseille, Amine Gouiri did not drag to make her big debut with her new team. Entered just before the time of play Sunday evening, during the “Olympico” against Lyon (3-2, 20th day of Ligue 1), the Algerian international brought a new breath to Marseille animation. What feast on certain observers.

Among them, Nabil Djellit was not stingy with compliments. The journalist even ignited somewhat when talking about Amine Gouiri on the chain set The team.
“(Amine) Gouiri partially changed the offensive animation. I have the impression that it was a mini-benzema on this match. Not on the level, but on the profile. Or firmino if you prefer. Choice. »»

Gouiri, “KB9” way

And the editor of France Football to continue, by insisting on the relativity of his comparison: “It's the same way to play football. Not at the same level, but the same way of playing. »» While OL had opened the scoring five minutes earlier by Corentin Tolisso, the entry into the game of Amine Gouri coincided with the OM's awakening. Three minutes after his appearance on the lawn of the Vélodrome, the Algerian turned into a decisive passer for Mason Greenwood.

The overall performance is therefore more than encouraging for Amine Gouiri who will however have to concretize in the medium and long term, something he has so far had trouble doing in the various clubs where he has passed. The Marseille public has in any case adopted it and some hope to see their “mini-benzema” many times again.