Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang praises Amine Gouiri

Aubameyang praises Amine Gouiri

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang praises Amine Gouiri

Having returned to Olympique de Marseille in the latest summer transfer window, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang quickly established himself as the club's number one striker. After four rounds of Ligue 1, OM sits 8th in the standings with six points (two wins and two losses), and the Gabonese international has already taken command of the attacking line. This starting role has pushed Amine Gouiri, the Algerian international, into the background, but the Panthers' captain was keen to clarify the nature of their relationship in a recent interview with DAZN.

A complementary partnership embraced

Asked about his rapport with Gouiri, Aubameyang spoke about the real potential for synergy between the two forwards. "He plays more centrally. Both of us are ready to make sacrifices. We are two different strikers, we can really complement each other," he explained. The former Arsenal player emphasized his teammate's versatility, believing Gouiri is also capable of playing as a number ten—a role that would further strengthen OM's tactical options.

A flattering comparison with Lacazette

To illustrate his point, Aubameyang drew a parallel with Alexandre Lacazette, his former strike partner at Arsenal. "He reminds me of Lacazette. That partnership worked really well," he recalled, highlighting the importance of this kind of chemistry for collective success. While Gouiri is still looking to make his mark early in the season, his technical skills and vision could prove decisive in supporting Aubameyang and providing Marseille's attack with more solutions.