Leonardo Balerdi, one of OM’s executives, has seen his performances decline considerably since the start of the current season. Despite this, he retains the full confidence of his staff and in particular that of Roberto De Zerbi.
The Italian coach expects more from the Argentinian full-back, that’s for sure. In particular, he suffered very little from his poor performances during matches against the big guys (against PSG and OL, in particular). Despite this, and if we trust what L’Equipe reports, there is no question of a downgrade for the former BVB member.
Balerdi absent against Lens
Balerdi not only remains the starter at Marseille, but he also remains the captain. His leadership qualities are not questioned and he is expected to guide his troops and lead them to bounce back during the next domestic outings. But it won’t be this weekend.
OM’s surge is expected this Saturday during the trip to Lens. Balerdi will not be there because he returned late from South America. This is also the case for his compatriot Geronimo Rulli. To compensate for the absence of his captain, De Zerbi should once again align Geoffrey Kondogbia in the hinge.
