OM: De Zerbi dismisses players! The first radical decision

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

OM: the exchange that can tip everything in the transfer window
After the psychodrama of the Rabiot episode, Roberto de Zerbi was expected at the turn of a less noisy, but just as significant decision. While Olympique de Marseille is back in the Champions League, the Italian technician was to decide in the life for the composition of his group.
De Zerbi can rely on a very large quantitative workforce, after a XXL transfer window where Olympique de Marseille finalized no less than 25 movements. Certain experienced elements were therefore likely to be ruled out for this league phase.

Roberto de Zerbi, OM coach.

Recalling the list of these unwanted players will make it possible to make a first screening. There are 5 of them not having been selected for the great adventure in the European Cup: goalkeeper Ruben Blanco, right side defender Pol Lirola, left side Ulisses Garcia, offensive midfielder Amine Harit and striker Neal Maupay.

A strong signal for this season

Will these 5 players report the Olympique de Marseille jersey in the near future? Are they condemned to stay in a loft like Chancel Mbemba (today in Lille)? No option is to be excluded, but the signal sent is clear.
Based on a large workforce is a luxury that does not concern many technicians in Ligue 1, but Roberto de Zerbi still wants to keep a limited group. Management that is not unanimous, as evidenced by Eric Di Meco on RMC.
“How can you get attached to a team that changes 20 players and leaders who tell you something and do the opposite?” You have the impression that they are not there for the right reasons. Their interest is to make transfers, it is not that the team is progressing, makes us dream and wins… ”.

OM's list for the Champions League:

Guards : Geronimo Rulli, Jeffrey de Lange.
Defenders : CJ Egan-Riley, Leonardo Balerdi, Nayef Aguerd, Benjamin Pavard, Facundo Medina, Emerson Palmieri, Amir Murillo.
Fields : Angel Gomes, Matt O'riley, Arthur Vermeeren, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Hamed Traoré, Timothy Weah, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Bilal Nadir.
Attackers : Amine Gouiri, Mason Greenwood, Igor Peaceão, Robinio Vaz, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.