While it was said that Jean-Pierre Papin would have liked to take over from Gennaro Gattuso on the OM bench, the former French international wanted to make things clear.
Following the defeat of Olympique de Marseille in Brest (1-0), last Sunday in Ligue 1, Gennaro Gattuso was dismissed from his duties. The Italian coach was immediately replaced by Jean-Louis Gasset, who signed a contract until the end of the season. A choice that Jean-Pierre Papin would have had difficulty swallowing, according to Provence.
Appointed sports advisor to President Pablo Longoria a little over a year ago, Jean-Pierre Papin was replaced in his role by Mehdi Benatia last December. The 1991 Ballon d’Or was not returned however, the reserve team having been entrusted to him. Which suits him perfectly, he who did not covet the position of coach of the first team, according to him.
“The choice of leaders is very good”
” No not at all. I was with my kids, things weren’t going bad. The choice of managers is very good, Jean-Louis has incredible experience, he has restored confidence in the team”confided the former OM and AC Milan scorer to Canal+.
And to add: “The arrival of Jean-Louis Gasset has perhaps given the team a little confidence, the public pushed us in an incredible way and I think that will also be an important parameter. Playing this first match against Villarreal in front of 65,000 people who will push us, when we are able to play the kind of match like the one on Thursday, I think we will be able to do the same thing again. »
