Olympique de Marseille begins its final sprint in Ligue 1 this Sunday with a trip to Brest in the closing match of the 30th day of Ligue 1. The Marseille club will try to keep its place as psg dolphin until the end of the season.
To achieve this, and thus hang a qualification for the next Champions League, Roberto de Zerbi opted for a long greening of his group. A choice validated by the management embodied by Pablo Longoria and Medhi Benatia, but which does not escape controversy.
Next OM opponent with OGC Nice and former player of the Olympian club, Jonathan Clauss would not have liked to apply this method. “We don't need to do this kind of thing, I think”, said the 32 -year -old right -back (incidentally midfielder) this Thursday at a press conference.
Of Zerbi, a greening at the limit of legality
Besides, is this greening legal? “In theory, footballers are ordinary workers, subject to the 35 -hour regime,” recalls David Terrier, president of UNFPquoted by SO Foot. Between training and matches, they therefore largely reach this quota and clubs must be careful not to exceed it. However with a green setting, we are clearly above. It is therefore simply necessary to make sure that the players agree to go green and that there is no conflict with their leaders. »»
According to OPTA, AS Monaco is now a favorite to finish second in Ligue 1 after the 34th day on May 18. OM would still qualify for the Champions League by completing the podium.
