3 players who could replace Arjen Robben

3 players who could replace Arjen Robben
3 players who could replace Arjen Robben

#3- Florian Thauvin

Olympique de Marseille v Club Atletico de Madrid - UEFA Europa League Final
Olympique de Marseille v Club Atletico de Madrid - UEFA Europa League Final

Following a dire stint at Newcastle, Florian Thauvin has been nothing short of remarkable since joining Marseille. He managed only a single goal in 16 starts at Newcastle. In contrast, he's scored 59 in 140 games since rejoining Marseille. Last season in Ligue 1, Thauvin scored 22 league goals from the right wing (eurosport). He finished as second top scorer, behind only Edinson Cavani. This was seemingly no fluke either, as he's currently on 12 league goals, with 12 games to play.

Thauvin's success is not confined to his domestic league either, scoring 4 goals and leading Marseille to the Europa League final. Thauvin is an ideal long term replacement for Robben. He possesses blistering pace, and regularly cuts in off the right wing and shoots with his preferred left foot. Thauvin's unusually high goal output for a winger, will be essential in Robben's replacement.

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