OM: Florian Thauvin, the incredible return

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By: Manu Tournoux

Having disappeared from the radar, Florian Thauvin is making a spectacular return to the European football landscape.

We left him with some rather touching images a few months ago, when he spoke of his wavering morale upon his departure from theMarseille OlympicsMuch water has flowed under the bridge since then, and Florian Thauvin has recovered on the other side of the Pyrenees.

It would have been difficult, just a year ago, to imagine the 2018 world champion becoming a major player in a major European championship again. And yet that is what Thauvin has managed to do this season with his club Udinese, in Serie A.

Thauvin, a thunderous start to the season!

A modest team in the Italian championship, Udinese is nevertheless at the top of Serie A with 10 points in 4 league games. A flattering record that bears the signature of Florian Thauvin. Author of 3 goals and an assist, the former Marseillais carries his team.

On Monday evening, his decisive double against Parma (3-2) was again praised by observers. Thauvin, who is one of the players best rated by the daily newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, himself acknowledges having found his best feelings again.
I imagined such a start to the season. I work every day to get there. I want to get back to my level. And right now, I’m at my best and I have to continue like this.“, the left-hander confided to DAZN. A renewal that should not leave OM supporters indifferent, as the French striker has left an indelible mark on the Vélodrome.

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