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Batshuayi Eyes Starting Role at Marseille Amid Striker Speculation With André-Pierre Gignac set to depart Olympique de Marseille at the end of his contract, Belgian forward Michy Batshuayi is eyeing a step up into the number one striker role next season. The 21-year-old, who made 26 Ligue 1 appearances and scored nine goals this campaign, […]
Batshuayi: “OM Is the Club of My Heart” Michy Batshuayi emerged as Marseille’s hero with his crucial 69th-minute goal that sealed a 2-1 win over Lille, ensuring OM finished as autumn champions of Ligue 1. Born on October 2, 1993, in Brussels, the Belgian forward of Congolese origin is rapidly confirming his status as one […]
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 […]
Michy Batshuayi Faces Competition at Marseille: Bielsa Prefers One Striker Formation Despite a promising performance against Bordeaux during Ligue 1’s 14th matchday — including scoring his first league goal — Michy Batshuayi is not guaranteed a starting spot this season at Olympique de Marseille. According to OM’s head coach Marcelo Bielsa, Batshuayi’s chances of becoming […]
LIGUE 1: MICHY BATSHUAYI SCORES FIRST GOAL WITH MARSEILLE, REVELS IN THE MOMENT Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi couldn’t hide his joy after netting his first goal of the season for Olympique de Marseille during their 3-1 victory over Bordeaux on Sunday evening in Matchday 14 of Ligue 1. Coming on as a substitute in the […]
Batshuayi Frustrated with Limited Minutes at Marseille: “I’m Not Taking My Situation Too Well” Despite impressing during Olympique de Marseille’s preseason, Michy Batshuayi is finding it difficult to break into Marcelo Bielsa’s starting eleven this season. The Belgian striker, who joined Marseille with high expectations, has had to settle for a minor role—appearing only five […]
Ciman on Batshuayi: “Lazy, Personal… But Unquestionably Talented” Laurent Ciman, defender for Standard de Liège, had candid words about his former teammate Michy Batshuayi. In an interview with La Dernière Heure, Ciman admitted that Batshuayi could be “lazy or personal”, but made it clear that this didn’t take away from the striker’s immense talent. “He […]
Laurent Ciman’s words really highlight how much Michy Batshuayi’s presence was felt at Standard Liège — even after just a short time away. It’s interesting how sometimes a player’s true value only becomes clear once they’re gone. Batshuayi’s clinical finishing clearly made a big impact, and finding someone with that kind of instinct in front […]
Michy Batshuayi Adapting to Life at Marseille Amid Fierce Competition Belgian U21 striker Michy Batshuayi is gradually finding his feet at Olympique de Marseille after his summer move, though playing time has been limited so far this season. Batshuayi has featured in four of Marseille’s opening matches, often coming off the bench as he competes […]
Michy Batshuayi Embraces Competition at Marseille Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi has made a cautious start to life at Olympique de Marseille, featuring in bits and pieces across the opening fixtures of the Ligue 1 season. Since joining the French club during the summer transfer window, the Belgium Under-21 international has appeared in four of Marseille’s […]
