Very affected during his outing last weekend against Brest (2-0), Iliman Ndiaye had learned a few hours earlier of the death of his grandmother.
The image had challenged the supporters of Olympique de Marseille. After his exit last Saturday against Brest (2-0), Iliman Ndiaye seemed very affected, taking his head in his hands. Was the new OM striker disappointed by a somewhat disappointing performance and an early replacement? It was a credible lead, but L’Equipe told us this Friday morning that the Senegalese international was also affected by a personal tragedy.
The morning of the meeting, the former Sheffield United player learned of the death of his grandmother. He still wanted to play this game against Brest, and emotions visibly overwhelmed him once he left the field.
This image of Iliman Ndiaye circulated a lot after the game against Brest.
The explanations given today are family, not sporting. pic.twitter.com/ovmw5abY47
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However, it is clear that Iliman Ndiaye is not currently making a start to the season that lives up to expectations, and in particular his own. A declared lover of OM, the Senegalese put a lot of pressure on himself by joining La Canebière, and he must adapt to this new environment. His trainer, Marcelino, asks for patience with him.
“He is a player who is coming, it is his first experience in a big club, with high expectations. He wants to meet all these expectations, but it is very difficult. This is the reality, for a young player in full change, explained the Spanish coach, Thursday at a press conference, relays RMC. I can’t demand that he be on top right away, that would be unfair. He needs patience, that of the supporters and the journalists too, and that he is allowed to take advantage. When he takes pleasure in the field, we will see the best Ndiaye on the field. The staff must make sure to find the right path. We must be demanding, of course, but without anxiety. We know very well that it is very difficult for a 22-23 year old player. »
