Roberto de Zerbi surprised at a press conference by explaining the sidelining of Amine Harit. Absent for almost four months, the Moroccan attacking midfielder struggles to regain his place. “Harit is an important player, like Kondogbia, but during his absence, we found significant balances. It therefore takes more time so that it can play ”, said the Italian coach, suggesting that, despite the talent of the Moroccan, the collective takes precedence above all. A position that could cause tensions, especially with Marseille supporters, attached to the creativity and the impact of the player.
Merious competition imposed by de Zerbi
This management is part of Zerbi's philosophy, which is focusing on fierce competition. “Before talking about individuals, we must talk about the collective. Everyone must accept the choices. It is the terrain that decides, no one plays by default ”he hammered. A clear message: no right pass, even for the most talented players. If this method can strengthen everyone's involvement, it can also generate frustrations, especially for profiles like Harit, often decisive but now relegated to the background.
This situation recalls other cases under de Zerbi or even in the recent history of OM. Talent management such as Dimitri Payet or Gerson has sometimes divided the Marseille environment. By evoking Amine Harit, from Zerbi insisted on the fact that he prefers
“Have a lot of competition than having fewer possibilities of choice”. A declaration which, although logical sportingly, could relaunch the debates on the future of the Moroccan international, especially if his playing time remains limited in the coming weeks.
Harit will have to take his pain in patience.
Of Zerbi, a perfectionism that can divide
Beyond the case of the former Nantesse, Zerbi also discussed the overall management of his workforce. He stressed the importance of having a group rich in quality, mentioning in particular Bennacer, Hojbjerg or Rongier. “There are two out of three playing this position. I play the one that is the strongest at the moment t ”he explained, recalling that only the immediate return counts. An approach that contrasts with that of other coaches, but which could prove to be risky in the long term, especially if players like Harit, considered as executives, feel neglected.
Zerbi's method, based on requirement and immediacy, fascinates as much as it worries. His speech on the evolution of the team shows a constant desire to progress: “I am not yet 100%happy, we can still be better. We improved on a lot ”, He said, insisting on technical aspects such as balloon management or high pressing. But could this quest for perfection weaken certain human balances? The future will say, but one thing is certain: the situation of Amine Harit will be scrutinized closely by all the Marseille observers.
