Luis Suarez gone, Alexis Sanchez about to pack his bags, OM’s attacking sector is currently shrinking.
As it stands, Marcelino only has Vitinha at his disposal as a true striker. The Portuguese, who was recruited from Braga during the last winter transfer window, has gone through a complicated five months since his arrival in Marseille. While in Minho, he was the tough guy for his team, in the Velodrome, he struggled to find his bearings. Igor Tudor didn’t necessarily make it easy for him. The Croatian doesn’t seem to like him around. He used it only in moderation. Often in a role in which the Portuguese international hope was clearly uncomfortable. The result: his first steps in the Olympic jersey raised questions. His two goals against Troyes weren’t enough reassurance.
Dispelling doubts
The euro, who opposed him with his choice, hopes that this will not make it possible to dispel doubts. As if a change of air had made Vitinia lose its qualities, and Marseille seemed to do him less good than the north of Portugal.
At present, he is the only striker Marcelino has been made available to. Finding a coach was already a top priority for Pablo Longoria. Now that the boss has his new strategy, he must be provided with the items so that the OM can display their mathematical claims. And that, starting in August, is when the European future of the club will be decided.
The new Marseille coach seems to appreciate Vitinha’s qualities. He referred to the problem of trusting a game system that did not suit him. Marcelino, whose tactical plan depends on attackers, can offer him what he lacks to restore his efficiency. Knowing that Viteneha could not single-handedly draw the Olympic attack.
OM is therefore looking to expand the sector of losing Luis Suarez permanently and should also see Alexis Sanchez slip away, even if Pablo Longoria is still hoping to keep him. Ways to strengthen the attack are being explored. The realization of some will depend on a possible new lease from the Chilean.
The first assault element has already been recruited. Ewery Moreira has already been poached from Benfica Lisbon. But with the aim of bolstering Olympic reserves, the 19-year-old has yet to play a match in the Portuguese league.
OM looking elsewhere. Especially on the Monaco side, where the absence of a European challenge could prompt Wissam Ben Yedder to change the air. I made contact with the delegation accompanying the international striker. However, the Fujins could expect competition. Because his profile is of interest to many clubs. Like Rennes, who actually robbed Ludovic Blas, also on the Olympic racks.
