It was just a normal pre-season friendly, but the presence of Roberto De Zerbi on the bench was the focus of attention.
This Sunday, the Italian coach managed his first match on the bench of theOlympic MarseilleThe Marseille club faced Nîmes as part of its summer preparation. And the Marseillais experienced a very contrasting start to the evening since they conceded a surprising defeat against this lower-level opponent (0-2).
OM not yet ready
With a mixed team organized in 4-2-3-1, OM missed out at key moments of the match. Roberto De Zerbi’s men conceded a goal just before half-time (44th), then a second goal as soon as they returned from the locker room (48th). De Zerbi made a large rotation.
Moumbagna was lined up at the tip at kick-off, supported by Harit and Luis Enrique. The eleven changed completely in the second half with the presence of Ben Seghir, Mughe and Sellami.
OM’s starting eleven: Blanco – Méïté, Brassier, Balerdi, Merlin – Ounahi, Kondgobia – Abdallah, Harit, Luis Henrique – Moumbagna.
OM’s eleven in the second half: Van Neck – Lirola, Daou, Nyakossi, Soglo – Bakola, Lafont – Mughe, Sellami, Sternal – Ben Seghir.
