OM: Gouiri, the striker you must believe in!

Let's not beat around the bush: since the arrival of Amine Gouiri this winter, there's been a change up front at OM. Succeeding Elye Wahi, whose ghostly stint left everyone wanting more, was no easy task. Yet, Gouiri quickly proved he could light up the Vélodrome and revive an attack that really needed it. Were you skeptical at first? Honestly, who wasn't... But today, the question deserves to be asked: have we finally found the consistent striker we've been waiting for?

A High-Pressure Start… and Promising

We all remember: first match in white, homecoming against Lyon, his training club and all the bells and whistles. Not easy to start with so many symbols on your shoulders, but Gouiri delivered. From the moment he came on, dynamism, technical accuracy, pressing… he changed the game's complexion. After a career start marked by inconsistency, the Marseille environment seems to be giving him what he lacked: stability and confidence.

And it's not by chance: Roberto De Zerbi, not one to hand out compliments lightly, compared him to Higuaín. Seriously, can you imagine? Behind the scenes, Medhi Benatia pushes him to surpass himself, sometimes a bit harsh, but always in the player's interest. In short, Gouiri has the right people around him to take the next step. It's up to him to see if he can turn this potential into consistency over an entire season.

Competition and Doubts: Can Gouiri Establish Himself?

That's the other question stirring all the debates among friends: with the arrival of Aubameyang, will Gouiri be sidelined? Or worse, lose his bearings? Some media outlets didn't hesitate to criticize his performances in preparatory matches – but really, who judges a player fairly on friendlies where everyone is still finding their rhythm?

We're forgetting one thing: Gouiri is matching the pace of a certain Didier Drogba during his debut (10 goals in 14 games for the record). Not bad, right? Why not see Aubameyang and Gouiri as two complementary weapons, instead of pitting them against each other? The season is going to be long, and we will need everyone! Sure, it might seem risky financially if one of them doesn’t find their place, but the complementarity could also enhance our offensive power. What do you think? Tell us in the comments, we want your opinions!

An Asset for the Marseille Collective

What many don't see is the enormous work Gouiri puts into the pressing imposed by De Zerbi. We want to play higher, stronger, and Gouiri is fully committed. Yes, sometimes he lacks a bit of clarity in the final pass, but that's also because he doesn't skimp on effort. Are we really going to blame him for being generous?

Physical preparation isn’t a walk in the park, we all know that. Some are fitter than others, the automatisms are not there yet. But the committed and talented Gouiri of recent months has not disappeared. So be patient, friends! Let’s wait for the first real tests, especially against Rennes, to judge. Who knows, it might silence the last skeptics...

Conclusion: Gouiri, a Key Player for OM?

In the end, Amine Gouiri remains an essential asset to our squad. The club trusts him, De Zerbi relies on him, and so do we. We will have to closely monitor his progression, especially with this increased competition up front. We'll keep you posted on any info, friends, because here we miss nothing of the latest OM news.

And you, convinced by Gouiri or do you remain cautious? We’re waiting for your feedback, your analyses, your rants — that's the OM family! Get typing!