Of course, Roberto De Zerbi is satisfied to see his OM in a position to win a potential first title this season. But this Champions Trophy is frankly poorly placed in the calendar. Scheduled for January 8 in Kuwait, PSG-OM did not trigger excessive joy from the coach of Olympique de Marseille.
“ My opinion remains the same. That doesn’t mean it’s the truth, but it’s my opinion. I think it should be played in your own country, in front of your own fans. », Judged the Italian, Friday during the press conference held 48 hours before OM-Nantes (17th day of Ligue 1), cited by RMC Sport.
If this gala match had taken place in France, the two teams would have avoided a long trip to play on the pitch at the Jaber Al Ahmad International Stadium in Ardiya, Kuwait City. A little before Christmas, OM supporters also expressed their dissatisfaction by announcing they were boycotting this trip.
Boycott of OM supporters
“Unfortunately, I learned that the supporters will not be present, which is a shame because we would have liked them to accompany us. We will do everything to bring the trophy back to Marseille », Reacted Friday Facundo Medina, the Argentine central defender.
The Champions Trophy was played in the summer, a week before the opening of the Championship, before getting into the habit of relocating (Canada, China, Gabon, Israel, Qatar, United States, Morocco, Austria, etc.) in order to give international visibility to French football, business requires.
