While Olympique de Marseille is going through complicated times, Christophe Dugarry pointed out the weakness of the squad.
Two falls for Olympique de Marseille. Six days after its heavy defeat on the lawn of the Parc des Princes (4-0), OM followed up with a new setback to Louis II. Although the Ciel et Blanc led twice, it was ultimately Monaco who had the last word by winning 3-2. With nine points on the clock, the Olympian club is now in 12th placee place and the situation, already heated behind the scenes, hardly encourages optimism.
OM have already changed coach, Gennaro Gattuso succeeding Marcelino, but for Christophe Dugarry, the problem lies elsewhere. “ The workforce is not good, thus struck down the 1998 world champion. I hear that we can say that individually there are players who must do more. Let’s talk about the defense, it’s a team that concedes a lot of goals. Gigot and Mbemba can be good players, with determination and they show an exceptional state of mind but they are not complementary at all. They need a sentry in front to reassure them a little. In my opinion we need a real number 6 who is capable of defending and making an impact. Not necessarily a Rongier who wants to play a lot and doesn’t participate in a lot of actions. »
“I find that this team is poorly put together, there are imperfections and players who must quickly find their level. I’ve already said it but there are a lot of players who arrive from Ligue 2. Sarr spent his career in Ligue 2, the little Senegalese Ndiaye (in the championship with Sheffield United) too. He’s a good player but he spent his career in Ligue 2.” he added, adding again: “Ounahi is young, he is 23 years old and has only had a quarter of a tenth of his career,” he concludes. He did a World Cup for a month. He was transparent in Angers and did not play in Marseille last year. He has qualities, but we will have to give him more time. Harit’s career is also complicated. I find that this squad is a little overestimated, Gattuso needs to find solutions. » And time is running out…