Leaders of Ligue 1 with 18 points, including one ahead of PSG, best attack in the championship with 21 goals, but also co-best defense with Lens (7 goals conceded), everything is (almost) going well for Olympique de Marseille at the start of the season.
A situation which is enough to delight Benjamin Pavard. Loaned by Inter Milan at the very end of the transfer window, the French central defender, a decisive passer during his team's great success against Le Havre last Saturday (6-2), has put together a series of convincing performances in the Marseille city. The 2018 world champion notably benefits from total confidence from his trainer Roberto De Zerbi.
Mason Greenwood and Benjamin Pavard with OM.
Upon his arrival, Pavard was established. Only rest: the match against Strasbourg (1-2) on September 26. So many factors that the player returned to during an interview withHere Provence. “From the first day, I was made very welcome. Whether by the staff, by the players, by the management, by everyone. I immediately felt good in this team,” first rejoiced the former Lille resident.
“Marseille is growing”
He continues: “ And I think that this is reflected in my performances, and also collectively, because we have results. There is a very good atmosphere here. And I hope it continues like this. » Invited to give his point of view on the level of the project proposed by the club, Benjamin Pavard was very transparent. “Honestly, on the pitch, I expected this level. Because I am passionate about football and I watch a lot of matches. (…) And on the ground, when I saw the recruitment, I said to myself, it’s very interesting. »
The French international also took the opportunity to salute the work of a man, the club's football director Medhi Benatia.
“I think he did a really, really good job. I know he's not sleeping. He is always there wanting to do more, to do more. People may not necessarily realize everything he has done since he arrived. And if Marseille are there today, it is also largely thanks to him, to the speech he gives to the players as well. Everything he wants to put in place: nutrition, chefs, physiotherapists, the doctor, everything, everything. I think it’s a club that’s growing. And this is felt on the ground that Marseille is growing. »
