It will take more than that to silence his detractors. Consequence of the blows he inflicted on his partner. Domestic violence that had earned him persona non grata at Manchester United or in the England team.
Marseille’s leaders did not have as many scruples and probably do not regret their decision despite the many criticisms. Author of a double, Saturday, on the pitch of the Stadium, the English striker has already scored five goals in three matches and is largely responsible for the successful start of the season of the Ciel et Blanc.
And to find a Marseille striker who was as prolific for his debut in the Marseille jersey, we have to go back to 1937. Having just arrived at OM, Edmond Weiskopf had also scored three goals in his first three matches with the Marseille club.
