It was time for score settling at Olympique de Marseille this week. After a series of poor results, marked by three defeats against Lorient, Monaco and Lille in the last four matches, strong tensions appeared within the Marseille club.
Firstly, a resounding exit from Medhi Benatia from the mixed zone of the Stade du Moustoir on Saturday after another listless performance from OM (2-0). Then during an interview given to RMC Sport Wednesday, during which Facundo Medina denounced, without tongue in cheek, the attitudes within the locker room. “ At the moment, we are half sad or angry (…). I want people to respect my club and this jersey,” he notably whispered.
So many statements that Habib Beye returned to in a pre-match press conference, as Marseille prepares to host Nice at the end of the 31st day of Ligue 1 (Sunday, 8:45 p.m.). A crucial shock for the current sixth in the ranking in the race for Europe.
Habib Beye: “I like to see the reality of my players”
The Marseille coach did not wish to get into the controversy. “Facundo Medina was not hard. What he said was that it was very difficult not being able to help the team. He fit in 200% even though he didn’t play. Above all, there is no need to question his investment. »
The Argentine central defender still benefits from the trust of his coach. “Medina is whole and fully involved in the club’s project. I like to see the reality of my players, it’s that of Facundo. On Sunday, he will be 200% with the team. He expressed a personal feeling, we must respect that”added Beye.
