Wednesday evening, Olympique de Marseille will host Atalanta Bergamo, at the Orange Vélodrome, on the occasion of the fourth day of the league phase of
the Champions League.
For the moment, the Marseille club occupies 18th place in the general ranking in this competition. Which virtually corresponds to a position as a roadblocker. Present at a press conference on the eve of this meeting, Roberto De Zerbi has already announced the packages of Aguerd, Balerdi, Weah and Nadir.
“In your opinion, am I happy to play a Champions League match with 8 or 9 injured players? In the analyses, everything must be considered, wanted to remind the Italian technician of the journalists. Great things are often done with difficulty, like in Auxerre. The sun will return when all those who are hurt return. It will be a little easier. It’s a tough time, so you have to be a little meaner and more determined. »
De Zerbi stimulated by controversies
Despite a second place in League 1, the former Brighton coach is the subject of much criticism. Monday evening,
Christophe Dugarry did not hesitate to “fall on him” in the show “Rothen s’igname” on RMC. However, this does not dampen the morale of the OM coach. Quite the contrary.
“I like controversies, I came for that too, assures De Zerbi. When you ask questions, it makes me happy because you are always looking for a peppery answer. I have many faults but I don’t lie. I would like to play better but some reviews are a bit dire and harsher than reality. »
