Recruited by OM this summer to be Elye Wahi’s understudy, Neal Maupay does much better than that. The former Everton striker quickly established himself as the starter at the forefront of the Marseille attack.
With 3 goals and 4 assists since the start of the season, Neal Maupay is not the player who scores the most at OM, nor the one who makes the most offerings to his teammates. And yet, the former Brighton striker has become fundamental in Roberto De Zerbi’s tactical system. Recruited to be Elye Wahi’s understudy initially, the 28-year-old striker established himself as an indisputable starter. Present at a press conference before his team’s trip to Rennes on Saturday evening during the 17th day of Ligue 1, Roberto De Zerbi also paid a superb tribute to Neal Maupay. Among Marseille supporters, even if the native of Versailles is generally appreciated, we even wonder if the Italian coach is not doing a little too much.
Roberto De Zerbi throws flowers to Neal Maupay
“Maupay is the perfect player, everyone would want him in their team. He doesn’t have 20 goals per season under his belt. But between the goals, the assists, his commitment to actions, his character and his leadership, he is a player that I would always like to have. I would like it until I leave here. If I see him, I feel better” launched Roberto De Zerbi, rave about Neal Maupay and his importance in the game of Olympique de Marseille for several weeks. It must be said that the 1m71 striker proves valuable thanks to his deflection play and his mischief in the penalty area. Scorer against Le Havre on Sunday evening at the Vélodrome, the former Niçois will have the opportunity to shine again against Rennes this weekend. Especially since his main competitor Elye Wahi will miss this trip, the French international hopeful being out due to a small glitch in his thigh.
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