Showered at the Vélodrome by AJ Auxerre on Friday evening (1-3), theMarseille Olympic is going through a delicate period. While the international break has just started, the Marseille club must also deal with the moods of its coach Roberto De Zerbi, who has suggested that he could leave the club.
“ I must take responsibility for this defeat at home, the Italian had let go. We’re having difficulties at home, that’s clear. I don’t know if it’s a lack of courage or personality. I came here to play at the Vélodrome because I wanted to live the experience. If the problem is me, I’m ready to leave. I’m leaving without the money, the rest I don’t care. I don’t want to make excuses and talk nonsense. I’m not going to escape, we have to face reality. This is what I have to do.”
OM has decided for the future of Roberto De Zerbi
If these comments necessarily had a particular resonance in the senior authorities of Olympique de Marseille, the management’s position is clear: Roberto De Zerbi is confirmed in his functions. Present this Tuesday on RMC, Mehdi Benatia was categorical.
“I’m not telling you that the statements are right, Roberto is a little impulsive, sanguine. But he’s the man for the job, he’s a golden guy. There’s not even a discussion for us,” explained the former Moroccan international defender. You have to know the coach. Before going with a trainer like him, we knew the character very well. I’m not even talking about the technician but the man. He lives for football, he lives for passion. People understood that he had chosen OM when he was spoiled for choice. The character fits exactly to this city. »
“I find that when we talk about man, responsibilities, he took on his own, Benatia continued.. He gained respect in Italy, in England. We see it in the reaction of the players. I can’t tell you that this is normal or coherent speech, but that’s the way a man is. This guy only wants passion”concluded Pablo Longoria’s advisor.
