After a difficult start to the season, Cengiz nder regained his place in the Olympique de Marseille eleven. However, it was not won.
At the moment, he is the fundamental player for us. A few weeks ago, Igor Tudor would not have made the same speech about Cengiz nder. But after his striker’s new big performance against Lorient (3-1) on Saturday, the Olympique de Marseille coach could only be complimentary of him.
Excellent since the post-World Cup recovery, the 25-year-old has returned to his best level in the Olympian jersey after going through a difficult period at the start of the season (0 goals and 1 assist in the first 15 L1 games). The Turkish striker, who remains on 1 goal and 2 assists in the last four league games, has finally adapted to the style of Tudor.
nder was convinced that he was not made for this football
A very important OM player last season with Jorge Sampaoli (13 goals and 6 assists in 32 games), nder had a lot of trouble at the start with the methods of the Croatian technician, who arrived last summer at Canebire. The former Hellas Vrone coach wants a steady pace in training and insists on the importance of physical condition to be able to play his transition football. And, during the first weeks, the former AS Roma player thought for a long time that this football was not made for him and that he would never get there, reveals L’Equipe.
Mentally, he’s like this, when he puts something in his head, it’s hard to convince him he’s wrong , confides a relative. The Turkish international could have thrown in the towel and his first performances, both in training and in matches, even made the Marseille leaders doubt. To the point of offering it to Atalanta as part of a change with Ruslan Malinovskyi. But nder refused to leave. And the Ukrainian attacking midfielder finally waited until this winter to settle in Marseille.
One new Cengiz
Eager to find his place in the Marseille eleven, the winger tries to understand the expectations of the staff in training. He often only makes ends meet in October and November (only 3 starts), without convincing yet. But Amine Harit is injured, Gerson leaves, and nder finds himself starting for the recovery in December. His first goal against Toulouse (6-1) launched his season and confirmed a change: he has become a player perfectly adapted, physically and tactically, to the demands of the game played by the Tudor team. I am a new Cengiz , he admitted to himself last week. A Cengiz who now has the trunk to also evolve into a piston, like Saturday against Lorient. To the delight of his coach.
is nder the best OM player at the moment? Do not hesitate to react and discuss in the area add a comment …
