Arrived at Olympique de Marseille from AC Milan last February, Ismaël Bennacer is one of the Marseille satisfaction of this second part of the season despite some physical seeds. In an interview with the newspaper Provence, The Algerian international confides in his integration, his state of form and his relationship with the Marseille coach Robero de Zerbi.
While the methods of the Italian coach are sometimes controversial, Ismaël Bennacer wanted to clarify the relationship that the Marseille wardrobe maintains with his coach: ” The coach asks us only one thing: to tear everything away from the field and to carry this logo, this club, this city high and proud. He doesn't ask anything else. When you don't want enough on certain matches, this is the first hit “, Before adding: “He often laughs with us, but also knows how to get upset”.
It must be said that OM players have been well up with their coach after the defeat conceded against Reims (3-1) at the end of March. To punish his family, Roberto de Zerbi had decided to cancel the day of rest normally granted to the players after each match and imposed on his entire group to spend the night from Saturday to Sunday at the Commandery. While the Muslim players of the Marseille workforce had planned to spend the family party with the family that weekend, they had finally had to spend it at the training center of the Club of the Marseille city. “” No player was upset. I spent Eid with the team, it was good too, but we were all disgusted by defeat. It's like that, it's part of the work. If I am not available for my job … work is one of the most important things in my life is my livelihood, I can't say anything “Said the midfielder.
Ismaël Bennacer confides in his state of form
During the interview, Ismaël Bennacer returned to criticisms issued towards him. Corporated by supporters when he arrived, the player has had a drop in diet that has tarnished his performance in recent weeks.
In response, the player was aware of his difficulties caused by the injury he suffered in September 2024 and indicates that he feels better and better: “I made seven games. I come back from a long injury, a fairly complicated period. It's been a long time since I did 90 minutes. We must not forget it. I have started to find my bearings and feelings for a few weeks. I know that I can bring more, it's obvious, it's been two weeks that I feel the difference physically ”. Loaned by AC Milan until next June, the player should continue the adventure in the Marseille jersey.
