Anticipated since his late August arrival from Montpellier, the Algerian international today stands as one of the best Nice players of the season.
This Sunday, the victory and the salvation of OGC Nice once again came from Andy Delort. The Sete native scored his 11th league goal of the season in Bordeaux, his 13th across all competitions.
A key choice for Christophe Galtier, who wanted the arrival of an experienced forward, the departure of Andy Delort from Montpellier had caused much debate. Indeed, he was the captain of MHSC and had often pledged his loyalty to his beloved club. His forced departure upset his supporters.
Not being the only forced departure in Delort’s career, the Gym fans had some doubts about the conduct of this new recruit. But today, all doubts are lifted, and the 30-year-old striker is even considered a mental strength for the team. Indeed, every time he has worn the azure colors since the start of the 2021-2022 season, Delort has always shown a willingness to give his all and make efforts even in the last minutes of the match.
In addition to the mental dimension brought by the Algerian international, he is a key element in coach Galtier’s tactics. Arriving as a rotational player, he has been an undisputed starter for several months.
Scorer of 4 out of the last 5 goals for OGC Nice in Ligue 1, he is now the true offensive leader of the Gym, whereas his attacking partners Gouiri (without scoring in 13 matches in L1) and Dolberg (only 6 goals this season) have struggled more.
A statistic clearly highlights Delort’s indispensable status: the goals of the azure number 7 have earned 15 points for the Gym in 2021/22. No other player has achieved more in the top tier.
Could Andy Delort be the man of May 7? Having already saved the Gym on multiple occasions this season, he is undoubtedly a strong element who could lead OGC Nice to the championship title of France.
