Worn out by OM and their constant pressure, Gennaro Gattuso is exhausted and does not hide it.
OM are playing big between now and the end of the year, with the reception of Clermont on Sunday and a trip to Montpellier next Wednesday to close the first phase of the championship. Gennaro Gattuso understands better than anyone the importance of these two meetings, crucial to reconnect with the best European places. Starting with the weekend poster.
“ I would like to appeal to the public, because the match may seem easy on paper, but it is not. No match is easysaid the Italian coach this Saturday at a press conference. So, we will really need the whole stadium to push the team. We have spent a lot of energy in the last few matches, and I think the public, the supporters, can really give us a big helping hand, from the first to the 90e minute. I think when we play with 65,000 people behind us, with such an incredible atmosphere, we manage to put in great performances. (…) Tomorrow, it is really necessary that we have a final atmosphere, as if it were a Europa League or Coupe de France final. This victory is crucial. It could allow us to move up the rankings a little, to place ourselves in these European positions. So there you have it, once again, I’m counting on a full Vélodrome and all of Marseille to succeed in winning. »
“A heavy jersey to wear”
His features drawn, visibly tired by the sequence of matches and the weight of the pressure inherent to OM, Gennaro Gattuso does not hide his exhaustion. “ It’s true that I should rest a little more because I’m always pushing the limits and I’m always really too present. It’s true that it’s a jersey that is also heavy to wear. The history of the club means that when we lose, we know we have thousands of supporters around the world who expect more from us. (…) It’s a bit of the weight of the coat of arms, it’s the history of this club which also causes stress. It’s not easy but it’s good pressure. (…) If I had had several lives, I might have been able to refuse Olympique de Marseille, but as I only have one, even if it is difficult, it is a pleasure to work in this club . »
