Amine Gouiri is set to start in Olympique de Marseille’s upcoming fixture against Angers, with the club expecting the forward to build on his promising debut against Olympique Lyonnais.
Despite his well-documented talent, Gouiri has faced criticism for a lack of consistency, a trait that Marseille’s sporting director, Mehdi Benatia, is keen to see him improve.
The former Moroccan international has made it clear that maintaining a steady level of performance is non-negotiable.
“We discussed it with Amine before he arrived, and I took him into the office the day after he signed for half an hour to talk about nothing else,” Benatia told L’Equipe, underlining the high expectations placed on the 24-year-old striker.
Gouiri, who recently joined Marseille following his spell at Rennes, is aware of the demanding environment at the club.
With Marseille aiming to strengthen their attacking options, the forward’s ability to deliver consistently could prove crucial to his success at the Stade Vélodrome.
The challenge now lies in whether Gouiri can rise to the occasion and cement his place in the team by meeting the standards set by both the club and its ambitious sporting director.
