After OM’s victory against AEK Athens, Jonathan Clauss gave his full support to Vitinha, who scored after more than two months.
Clearly, the adventure of Vitinha to theOlympic Marseille there is nothing simple about it. The most expensive recruit in the club’s history for 32 million euros last winter, the Portuguese international did not have much playing time under the leadership of Igor Tudor during the second part of the 2022 season -2023.
With Marcelino, he had a promising start to the season by scoring against Reims then Metz on August 18. But since this meeting, the 23-year-old player has not found the net. More than two months of waiting, an eternity for an attacker. This Thursday against AEK Athens, Vitinha played a crucial role in the Olympians’ victory (3-1) by opening the score then obtaining a penalty for his first start under the orders of Gennaro Gattuso.
A boost in confidence which could finally allow him to launch his season and especially his adventure in Marseille. If he is still struggling to achieve unanimity among Marseille supporters, he can in any case count on the support of his teammates. To start with Jonathan Clausdecisive passer on his goal, who spoke about him after the meeting. “No one doubts him, at least not us. He’s a straight guy, he knows what he has to do, he works a lot, he doesn’t count his efforts. Today he is rewarded, that’s good for him and for us.”assured the French international in comments relayed by RMC Sport.
