With an ambitious transfer window, Olympique de Marseille has had a convincing start to the season. This Sunday, the Phocéens were able to take advantage of AS Monaco’s misstep against Angers (0-1) and their victory against Nantes (2-1) to take second place in Ligue 1, just behind Paris Saint-Germain. Under the direction of Roberto De Zerbi, OM currently has a record of 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats in 10 matches – results which speak in favor of the Italian technician despite the numerous changes made in the squad this year. summer.
However, some observers believe that a strengthening of the central hinge would be welcome, like Jean-Charles De Bono. The former OM player notably invited management to consider recruiting a central defender to support Leonardo Balerdi, often associated with Geoffrey Kondogbia to help out, or even with Derek Cornelius and Lilian Brassier.
OM’s defense calls out
“Balerdi needs an experienced player at his side. This lacks stability, rigor and confidence. We have no indisputable holder apart from Balerdi behind. And he will have to confirm after last season. There aren’t many people who can replace him.”analyzed the consultant on the set of Football Club de Marseille.
The ex-midfielder believes that OM is paying for the choices of a transfer window too focused on strengthening the midfield and the attack, to the detriment of the defense. “We mainly focused on the midfield and the attack, less on the defense. We have to recruit. Balerdi needs an experienced player at his side. He will be good when he has a player who brings him something extra or who will fill in the little details”he added.
