Ultimately, it is sports director David Friio who could take charge of the management of Olympique de Marseille for the trip to Amsterdam, assisted by Jacques Abardonado.
It’s definitely a big blur at Olympique de Marseille. While Marcelino’s departure is certain, even if it has not yet been confirmed by the club, we do not know who will be the coach of the Phocaeans for the Europa League meeting at Ajax on Thursday , in Amsterdam.
Provence announced this Wednesday morning that Jacques Abardonado would be Marcelino’s temporary successor, after having been his deputy (and that of Jorge Sampaoli). But Mohamed Toubache-Ter assures that it is ultimately David Friio who will take charge of the first team.
The situation is quite complex. Sports director of the club, Friio will take over “sportsman’s controls” with “the interim coach costume”, adds Mohamed Toubache-Ter. Even if, for reasons of diploma, it is indeed the name of Abardonado which should appear on the match sheet, and it is even the former defender who will be present on the bench, and not Friio.
“He should be above the bench, it’s much more pernicious, adds Mohamed Toubache-Ter about Friio. Basically, it will be him but in terms of form, Marseille will put whoever can be on the bench. » This is the temporary situation at OM, a club which currently no longer has a president since the Executive Board, which includes Pablo Longoria, took a step back after the stormy meeting with supporters on Monday.
To end this sequence.
David Friio is in charge of the athlete (he has the role of interim coach)
Abardonado is the only one who can be on the bench (UEFA qualifier + Match sheet registration) (must respect the regulations)Have a nice day & take care of vs. #OM https://t.co/bKiQZ1lsgS
— Mohamed TOUBACHE-TER (@MohamedTERParis) September 20, 2023
