Since the defeat against Reims, rumors around a cracked cloakroom have multiplied. Some claimed that several players had refused to train, others denounced one of Zerbi that is too authoritarian. In this weighing context, Ismaël Bennacer spoke in Provence. And his words are strong: “We are all on the same boat and we go in the same direction”, he assures, sweeping away any fracture idea.
What emerges from Bennacer's testimony is the strength of the human bond that has been woven with De Zerbi. He describes a coach who
“Ricks often with us, but also knows how to get upset”. Above all, he points to the impact of his speech: “Giving and having nothing in return is hard. We disappointed it. And when you disappoint someone who gives a lot, it hurts. »» No defensive posture, simply a deep respect for a coach whom he judges just and involved.
Of Zerbi too hard? Bennacer delivers the truth
For Bennacer, this setback was not swept away with a back of hand. The coach wanted to bring everyone together, to speak true, to say things head -on. “To say things is important. We must check that we are all on the same wavelength He insists. And this transparency, sometimes brutal, seems to have reinforced the group rather than having weakened it.
Of Zerbi criticized? Bennacer makes the accusations shatter
With his experience in AC Milan, Bennacer compares De Zerbi's method to that of Pioli: “He let us solve the problems between us. »» He nevertheless recognized that in his career he never touched as many balloons as in Marseille. Zerbi's philosophy of the game, focused on possession and short circuits, asks him to play simpler, fairer:
“The coach helps us a lot. »»
While OM is about to play a crucial match against Monaco for second place, Bennacer assures that he finds his sensations after a long injury. If he confides having been marked by the few known difficulties, he refuses to appear:
“I work, I wait, I don't worry. »»
A strong message, in line with the state of mind he defends: work, clarity and cohesion. This is perhaps the real trademark of De Zerbi.
