Quinten Timber immediately showed his potential during his debut for Olympique Marseille. That is the unanimous assessment of the French media, who saw the 24-year-old midfielder contribute to l’OM’s victory over Lens in the Ligue 1 top match.
Marseille won 3-1 against Lens in its own Stade Vélodrome, completely opening up the French title race again. Amine Gouiri quickly opened the score, after which Ethan Nwaneri scored for the 2-0. After a second goal from Gouiri, the visitors returned the favor through Rayan Fofana. It sounds like Timber can also look back on a successful performance.
Foot Market rewards Timber with a 6.5. ‘His first strike after just a few minutes revealed the profile of the player, just as he told us in the press conference: a box-to-box midfielder. The Dutchman worked tirelessly, providing balance and initiating Marseille’s pressing when the ball was lost. He wasn’t always successful on the ball, especially in the final stages of the attack, but there’s no doubt he has a lot of potential. A beautiful through ball to Gouiri in the first half, and a fantastic solo action after winning the ball in the second half.’
“Timber delivered a strong performance for his first match,” said the fan site Heart of Marseillewhich gives the former Feyenoord player a 6. ‘Although he does not yet have the necessary connection with his new teammates, he shows enormous potential.’ There is Foot Marseille agree. That medium also awards a 6. ‘The Dutchman quickly went on the attack. His first performance was generally satisfactory, despite a few moments of hesitation, but this first match remains very positive for the future.”
The French branch of 90min also keeps it at a 6. ‘Timber quickly showed his qualities at OM. The Dutch midfielder showed a real talent for putting high pressure on the opponent’s defensive midfielders. He rarely made misplaced passes. An excellent debut for a player whose tactical intelligence is already evident.’
Another debutant made an even greater impression. Ethan Nwaneri got a 7.5 from Foot Marketwhich also immediately named him Man of the Match. ‘Nwaneri was very active between the lines, making a perfect run and rounding off a flowing team attack with the second goal for Marseille, confirming his dream debut. To win the Vélodrome, his game was perfect.”
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