Entered at the end of the RC Lens-OM match (1-3), Elye Wahi was booed by Lensois supporters. But the French striker leaves Bollaert with a record under his arm.
OM: Elye Wahi's eventful return to Lens, between whistles and tensions
Elye Wahi's return to Lens turned into a real ordeal. The French striker, now playing for Olympique de Marseille, was heavily whistled and insulted by Lensois supporters. As soon as his name was announced at the end of the meeting, Elye Wahi was booed. The hostilities continued after the final whistle, where he was the target of projectiles thrown onto the lawn of the Bollaret stadium.
Fortunately, none hit their target. The Marseille captain, Leonardo Balerdi, had to escort his teammate to the OM supporters' enclosure, where he received a much warmer welcome. These incidents demonstrate deep dissatisfaction among Lensois fans. However, it is paradoxical to see a player so heavily criticized while he maintains his prowess in Lens.
Elye Wahi, last Lens scorer at Bollaert
Indeed, Elye Wahi was the last Lensois striker to have scored in Ligue 1. These statistics highlight a certain offensive ineffectiveness of the RCL since the departure of Elye Wahi. “ Note that Bollaert has not seen a goal from one of his attackers in Ligue 1 since… May 19. The last Lensois striker to have scored in the league at home is Elye Wahi, against Montpellier »remembers Grégory Lallemand, journalist from The Voice of the North.
The departure of Elye Wahi has visibly left its mark. If RCL supporters have the right to express their discontent, the acts of violence must be condemned. It is important to remember that the OM striker wore the Lens colors with pride and contributed to the club's success. This heated return is a reminder of how passionate football can be, but also sometimes cruel.
