Wahi: A new hope for the storm center at OM?

Wahi: A new hope for the storm center at OM?

With the name Elye Wahi, a promising talent enters the stage of football, but expectations seem to be overwhelming. The French attacker switched from RC Lens to Olympique Marseille for around 30 million euros, including the RC Lens and was supposed to revive the storm center as the successor to the outgoing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Despite the high price and the great hope, Wahi has so far remained below expectations.

Although Wahi converted a penalty against Brest in his first appearance in Ligue 1, there have been numerous missed opportunities since then that caused displeasure with the audience in the Vélodrome Stade. In view of his previous achievements, the player agent Cyril Astier, who sees the future of Wahi critically, commented in an interview with the Football Club de Marseille. According to Astier, Wahi will probably not score many goals while his role in the game could get a different weight.

critical feedback and expectations

astier believes that Wahi could have an impact on the game, but expects a more modest goal yield. "I think Wahi won't score many goals, but he will have a big role in the game," Astier said and emphasized the need to be patient with the young player. For many supporters, this statement could be sobering, especially with a view to the tradition of Olympique Marseille, which depends on goals to be successful.

The game philosophy of Roberto de Zerbi, which focuses on quick change of sides and playing one-against-one duels, Wahi could face new challenges. Astier further explains that the main focus is on the creation of space for the teammates. "It is not expected that Wahi will score dozens of goals. If he reaches between 10 and 12 goals at the end of the season, that would be a sign that we worked well," he added.

The strategic orientation of the OM under de Zerbi emphasizes the importance of the functionality of a player in the collective, but this could also mean that Wahi needs more time to adapt to the requirements of the league and the team. Since the fans passionately support the team, a slow start for a player like him could be difficult to endure.

The current situation of Wahi leads to a balancing act between the expectations of the fans and the reality of player development. It remains to be seen whether he can profile himself as a valuable addition to the team in the coming weeks and months or still has to suffer from the pressure not to do justice to expectations.