It is a paradox that does not fail to make react on the Canebière. Olympique de Marseille, in search of stability for next season, is about to keep a player who, on the field, will have been the symbol of the winter flop. The Marseille management has however decided not to decide in the spot, preferring to bet on a new recovery opportunity.
OM: Why does the season flop stay?
Arrived last January to build the central defense, Luiz Felipe Ramos will not have had the opportunity to win in the Olympian jersey. Between repeated muscular injuries, lack of rhythm and difficult adaptation after his visit to Saudi Arabia, the Italian international will only have played two small pieces of matches as a holder in League 1.. A star assessment for a recruit supposed to become the new control tower for the defensive sector.
However, despite this minimum return, the Marseille management wishes to give it a second chance. This is what Provence reports in its edition of the day. At 28, Luiz Felipe remains under contract for a still season, and his experienced defender profile always appeals to Pablo Longoria and Roberto de Zerbi. The club believes that its lack of success is more due to the circumstances than a real level failure.
Luiz Felipe, season to forget
Luiz Felipe, risky bet or renewed error?
The decision to keep Luiz Felipe is not only based on sporting criteria. Its contribution in the life of the group and its ability to maintain a positive dynamic, even outside the field, are cited as major arguments by the staff. For Longoria, “The winter transfer window has increased the competition and competitiveness of the group”, And the defender embodies, according to his relatives, a precious collective spirit during difficult periods.
It remains to be seen whether this choice will be paid or not. Luiz Felipe will start the summer preparation with the ambition to rebuild himself and convince a staff who, for the moment, maintains his confidence. Between the need to strengthen the defense and the desire not to multiply departures, Marseille tries the bet of stability – even if it means betting on the flop of the season.
