OM in panic? The Marseille club lost on Saturday in Reims (3-1) on the sidelines of the 27th day of Ligue 1. In addition, Marseille lost one of its strong elements, Léonardo Balerdi, released on injury. The Argentinian was hit in the left knee in the 16th minute. He still stayed on the ground before giving way to Neal Maupay in the 34th minute.
According to first medical analyzes, the player could suffer from a sprain from the internal lateral ligament of the left knee, announces
The team. Additional examinations will be carried out earlier this week to determine the exact magnitude of the injury. If the severity of the lesion is confirmed, it could be forced to move away from the land for several weeks, until the end of the season.
A puzzle for Zerbi
The timing of this injury is particularly problematic for OM, already in difficulty in recent weeks. In a post -match press conference, Marseille coach Roberto de Zerbi regretted the injury of his captain who “Weighs even more than defeat”. “Without Balerdi, we have no fast defender, it cost us”analyzes the Italian technician.
RDZ even made an observation. “When he is not there, the team changes. We often lose when he is absent ”he adds. Olympique de Marseille and its supporters are now apprehensive about the final results of medical examinations, hoping that their captain can avoid long unavailability.
An prolonged absence of Balerdi would be a real blow for Marseille, in the midst of a battle for a European qualification. Currently 3rd in the ranking, OM has been preceded by Monaco, victorious against Nice (2-1).
