If Jacques Abardonado replaced Marcelino on the OM bench, the former defender will not continue his interim mission for long.
After a promising draw on the pitch of Ajax Amsterdam last Thursday (3-3), Olympique de Marseille sank in great depths against its rival, Paris Saint-Germain, Sunday evening, in a Classic at one way at the Parc des Princes (0-4).
Rented a few days earlier, Jacques Abardonado was unable to escape criticism after a rather restrictive tactical approach which did not bear fruit. Organized in 5-3-2, the Marseillais were overwhelmed in all areas of the game.
“A new coach will arrive”
If Jacques Abardonado remains a devoted servant to his club, the technician should not continue his temporary mission for very long. Olympique de Marseille is looking for a new coach. A player spilled the beans during this Classic.
The statement went somewhat unnoticed in the context of the evening, but Pau Lopez made comments that said a lot about Pablo Longoria’s plans. “We can’t be any lower. We have to build something from Monday. The old coach has left, a new coach will arrive. I don’t know when but it’s going to happen… We’re going to do it. I’m sure we’re going to have a good season. Today he lacked everything, character, he’s a Classico, we played a friendly match. I’m proud of what we did in Amsterdam but today it’s a disaster match…” A way to officially announce the upcoming change of coach on the OM bench.
It remains to be known the identity of the technician who will take control of the first team. The name of Christophe Galtier came up repeatedly during the day on Monday, but other coaches available on the market could take up this difficult challenge.
