We know a little more about Mehdi Benatia’s mission at Olympique de Marseille.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the OM striker, was present at a press conference this Saturday before the reception against Montpellier. A media outing during which he praised Jean-Louis Gasset, Gennaro Gattuso but also Mehdi Benatia.
The Gabonese has indeed delayed on the work that the Franco-Moroccan has at the Vélodrome. The latter takes care of the transfer window, but he doesn’t just do that. It also has a role of ” big brother “.
Benatia has the support of an executive
“When he arrived, he took us aside and made us, the executives, face our responsibilities before the good month of December that we had,” he confided. His words were good. He was a great footballer. He shares his life with us, his experience. He knows what we need when we are in need. This is what he shares with us every day. I think it’s good for us.”
Periods that must warm the heart of Benatia, especially at this time when he is facing strong criticism. The way he handled the Jonathan Clauss case and his public criticism of the Lensois international were not very appreciated by Marseille supporters.
