Memphis Depay is making a strong impression during the preseason at Atlético Madrid. On Sunday, the striker of the Dutch national team scored a beautiful goal during the friendly victory against Manchester City. This earned him praise in Spain.
Those were Memphis' first minutes of the preseason for the new season. The forward, who had been sidelined for months due to an injury, immediately made an impact. First with a fantastic goal, and then with a beautiful assist. 'The special, physical plan is bearing fruit,' noted AS.
"If he can maintain this good condition and prevent injuries, then Memphis could become one of the revelations of the season," Marca said. The Madrid-based newspaper was impressed with the Dutchman. "Apart from his numerous qualities, Memphis also clearly has a goal. He wants to become a crucial asset for his team. He has the potential to become a prominent name in the lineup."
The winner of the treble fell victim to Memphis' explosion. City had no answer to the striker's skills. "He put on a demonstration against City with a powerful performance. The moments he played last year were already impressive. If the injuries stay away, he could form an unstoppable duo with Antoine Griezmann."
During the past season, Memphis struggled with injuries. After his winter transfer to the Spanish capital, he managed to score four goals in eight league matches. On average, he found the net once every 67 minutes.
