OM face ASSE on Sunday evening in Ligue 1. Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi gave a firm and inspiring speech, emphasizing the importance of ending 2024 on a positive note.
De Zerbi wants to end the year in style
“We must not win the next two, but the next three matches. Otherwise, it will be a crappy end to the year! “,
De Zerbi said, setting the course straight. The Italian technician wants to maintain the total concentration of his players despite the approach of the end-of-year holidays. “I don’t want to see vacation luggage in the locker room, otherwise I’ll burn it,” he added, in a mixture of humor and firmness. The message is clear: there is no question of letting up.
Satisfied with what he saw against Monaco
After an encouraging performance against Monaco, De Zerbi also highlighted his team’s recent progress. “The game happens when there is the right character, the right personality, and the right ambition. » The victory against Monaco allowed OM to get closer to its playing identity, a crucial point according to the technician.
He is wary of ASSE
The poster against Saint-Étienne this weekend, the postponement of which is no longer on the agenda, is also at the center of concerns. “I know the importance of this match against Saint-Étienne, of the heat of the stadium. We need to play another big match after Lens, after Monaco, to give continuity,” he recalled, aware that regularity is essential to hope to achieve the objectives set.
Replacements remain affected
Finally, De Zerbi spoke about his management and his management of the workforce. Although he favors a stable base of eleven holders to encourage automation, he remains open to changes:
“If the substitutes prove to me that they are better than the starters, then I will change my eleven. » By emphasizing his respect for each player, he seeks to maintain cohesion in the group, essential for future events.
This media release illustrates De Zerbi’s desire to maintain high standards at all levels. The OM coach knows that this end of the year will be decisive for the rest of the season. His players have been warned: the time has come for intensity and total commitment.