While Elye Wahi is already leaving OM, Roberto De Zerbi can count on a new center forward who makes a strong impression (despite his 17 years).
Roberto De Zerbi's radical decision at half-time at OM-Strasbourg. While the residents of the Stade Vélodrome were led on their field by RC Strasbourg, Sunday evening at the end of the 18th day of Ligue 1, Neal Maupay, struggling alone in the Alsatian defense, was replaced by a 17-year-old attacker , Robinio Vaz. This 1.85 m colossus already shone when he came into play against Losc, Tuesday evening in the Coupe de France (elimination on penalties), he who was recruited last summer in Sochaux for a million euros.
From his first strides on the pitch, Vaz brought his energy against the Strasbourgers and obtained the equalizing penalty by being mowed down by Andrey Santos in the Racing area. Mason Greenwood equalized from the penalty spot for his 12th goal of the season (and first place in the championship scorers' table ahead of Bradley Barcola). Vaz could then have offered victory to OM on a cross from Quentin Merlin (79th). He was still voted player of the match despite the
final result of 1-1.
OM on the verge of selling Wahi?
In any case, Robinio Vaz, perhaps named in homage to Robinho (he is also of Bissaoguinean origin, where Portuguese is spoken), has already made a first and last name for himself among Marseille supporters. It is also rare to see OM launch a player under 18 years old. Vaz is only the 20th player in this situation since the post-war period, according to Count X Stats
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Robinio Vaz, who was French U17 and U16, is suddenly a prime attacking option in the first team, after shining with the reserves. OM could well sell Elye Wahi, six months after his arrival, since the striker is of interest to many clubs (including Frankfurt, able to pay the 25 million euros requested). Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia will certainly find a new number 9 able to compete with Maupay and now Vaz.
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