Fourteenth in the La Liga standings with only five points ahead of the first relegated team, Villarreal decided to part ways with Pacheta and call on Marcelino. Back at the helm of the Yellow Submarine, the former coach of Olympique de Marseille was not particularly questioned about his brief stay on the Canebière. But at Villarreal, there is striker Ben Brereton. As a result, a Chilean journalist was present at Marcelino’s press conference and took the opportunity to question the Spanish technician about a certain Alexis Sanchez.
According to Eric Di Meco, if Sanchez did not stay at OM, it was because Marcelino didn’t want him. Asked about this version, Marcelino did not want to expand on this subject. “I would answer the question, but this is neither the place nor the time. I don’t decide anyone’s fate. You have to ask me another way.”. Next question.