On August 1, Igor Peaceão arrived at Olympique de Marseille, from Feyenoord Rotterdam, for an estimated transfer of 35 million euros. Which makes him
most expensive recruit in the history of the Marseille club.
Inevitably, with such a status, the 25 -year -old Brazilian was expected at the turn. And its beginnings under the Olympian colors are rather mixed. Solided in place of Mason Greenwood, last Friday to face the Racing Club of Strasbourg, the pocket winger (1m68) did not have the expected yield.
Asked about his level of play, Roberto de Zerbi gave things in context. “Paixao was injured for two months, he is not in an optimal condition. But he is a strong player, he has already demonstrated it in the Champions League. And talk about peaceao like that, say that he doesn't play well … “, The Italian technician has annoyed at a press conference.
Peaceão, de Zerbi pleads attenuating circumstances
And OM coach to continue: “It is not yet 100% physical. This is normal because he did not play for two months. It's normal, right? If you follow football, you know it too. And so I don't really like this question ”.
After a delicate start to the season, especially because of
“The Rabiot affair”OM is now in a good dynamic. It will be necessary to confirm this on Tuesday evening, with the reception of Ajax of Amsterdam, on behalf of the second day of the league phase of the Champions League.
