OM: Michy Batshuayi Slowly Finding His Feet
Still just 21, Michy Batshuayi has endured a challenging start to his time at Olympique de Marseille, where he remains in the shadow of star striker André-Pierre Gignac. The Belgian forward of Congolese origin, who arrived last summer, has only made 8 Ligue 1 appearances so far this season, scoring just once.
But signs of a turnaround have begun to appear. His first goal, scored against Rennes in the Coupe de la Ligue (1-2), was a crucial moment for the young attacker. A close friend revealed to Le Parisien, “His lack of playing time was weighing on him. He didn’t blame anyone, but he felt fake, useless. That goal brought back his morale and hunger.”
Batshuayi followed that up with a second goal in Marseille’s 3-1 victory over Bordeaux on November 23. Still, despite his recent contributions, the young striker is expected to start on the bench again when OM faces Metz this Sunday evening.
The talent is evident—now it’s a matter of patience and seizing every opportunity.
