Olympique de Marseille has a meeting this Wednesday against Atalanta Bergamo in the Champions League. The Olympian coach will find a familiar face on this occasion, Ivan Juric, the DEA coach.
Ahead of the scheduled clash at the VĂ©lodrome, the Croatian technician discussed the state of mind with his Italian counterpart. According to him, De Zerbi’s origins should bring a touch of spice to his approach to the match.
“He is a competent and passionate person”
De Zerbi’s past as a Brescia Calcio supporter could undoubtedly resurface during this evening. “ Roberto comes from Brescia, so there is a big rivalry with Bergamo, but he feels this match even stronger “, he said.
Juric also maintains close ties with Marseille president Pablo Longoria, who is just as passionate about football as his coach. “ As for Pablo Longoria, he is a leader that I respect a lot. We had a few discussions back then and I always had a good relationship with him. He is a competent and passionate person. “, he said.
