Arrived last January, Vitinha has not yet convinced OM. Disappointing statistics and limited influence on the game, the former Braga is not yet worth the 32 million euros of his transfer. But, do we really analyze the profile of the Portuguese?
The most expensive transfer in the history of OM, Vitinha is still very far from having marked the history of Ligue 1 and the club on the ground. In almost half a Marseille season, he has only scored two goals in 14 league games. A weak balance sheet and clearly little in line with the price put by OM in the transfer window (32 million euros). Above all, the Portuguese player questions observers about his level. Quickly dismissed by Igor Tudor, he took a long time to get playing time. He did not make good use of it, often proving to be in difficulty with the ball at his feet.
Fox rather than artist, the real Vitinha bides his time
Critics abound for Vitinha among fans and journalists. Has OM recruited a football player worthy of the name? The speakers of the OM talk show at the Café du Phocéen tried to explain the current failure of the Portuguese player at OM. If most felt that he was not up to the task mentally vis-à-vis Ligue 1 and his attacking teammates, Romain Haering was more measured. He felt that Vitinha was poorly analyzed and that his profile was very specific.
Thank for fan support
Go OM 🔵 pic.twitter.com/bQPt1cBNsZ— Vitinha 9⃣ (@9Vitinha) May 28, 2023
“ If you expect speed or technical qualities, you will never get them. On the other hand, if you are expecting a goalscorer, you may be pleasantly surprised. He behaves like a pure number nine who gets a lot of chances. Without comparing him in terms of level of course, but he reminds me of Milan Baros, Nuno Gomes or Ruud Van Nistelrooy in the profile “, he dared to let go especially with the number of goals scored by the Portuguese in four months on the Canebière. If this is the case, Vitinha will have to show this profile very quickly or risk suffering in the face of the fervor of an often harsh and demanding Marseille public.
