What if Roberto de Zerbi imitated Marcelo Bielsa? Ten years ago, on August 8, 2015, the Argentinian was already shaking Olympique de Marseille by announcing his resignation some time after the defeat against Caen at the Vélodrome, during the first day of the championship. If nothing indicates for the moment that Roberto de Zerbi is considering the same decision, the start of the chaotic season of the Marseille club feeds concerns.
In the aftermath of the Rabiot case, Provence published several analyzes. Alexandre Jacquin, boss of the sports service, expressed his disgust in the face of the speed with which the leaders seem to destroy a promising team. “You can't help but think back to Marcelo Bielsa ten years ago. A similar thunderbolt. And a deplorable image. Remember the summer of 2015… ”he analyzes.
Tristan RAPAUD, also in Provence, evokes the possibility that Roberto de Zerbi will follow a path similar to that of Marcelo Bielsa. “The faithful may not be at the end of their sentence. Roberto de Zerbi exalted by the sequence, could imitate one of his mentors. A certain Marcelo Bielsa? We are kidding. But not too much anyway “launches the journalist. For Marseille supporters, the concern is palpable.
Answer Thursday
On social networks, anger rumbles against management and the Italian coach. “Pablo Longoria, Mehdi Benatia, from Zerbi has just killed the club's project and a season of the Champions League after a year of effort and beautiful words. Let them all go. The institution above everything, it also works for them eh. END “Fulminates an OM supporter on X. The discomfort is felt as much in the media as among fans, leaving the shadow of a major crisis.
This Saturday, OM will be on the field, but it is Thursday that all eyes will be turned to Roberto de Zerbi, expected at a press conference. The Italian coach will have to answer questions about the list of departures from Adrien Rabiot and the general situation of the club. His reaction will be scrutinized.
