The Olympique de Marseille coach wanted to send a message to the press this week.
After a fairly contrasting start to the season, a feeling of impatience is palpable on the Canebière. Beaten by Panathinaikos in their first leg of the Champions League (0-1), Olympique de Marseille are playing big for their second leg against the Greek club on Tuesday (kick-off at 9 p.m.).
In the league, OM made a successful debut by winning against Stade de Reims (2-1). But this match revived the debates on the use of Azzedine Ounahi. Despite a sublime goal against the Rémois, the Moroccan international struggles to express all his talent in an eccentric midfield position on the left side. Marcelino persists and signs: it is in this role that the OM coach wants to use his player.
“On this side, our options are limited…”
While suggesting that his squad is quite short, the Spanish technician has assumed his choices. ” We have made this decision for the moment, we have spoken with the player and he feels capable of playing in this position and then doing what is asked of him. On this side, our options are a little reduced because Amine Harit is limited in relation to his physical condition, as he is coming back from a major injury. This is also the case of Azzedine, who was absent for 4 months. He scored a nice goal on Saturday, I hope that will help him gain confidence. But I see football in a collective way“. The message got through.
