The tension fell from a notch in Marseille. The victory won by OM against Toulouse (3-2), last Sunday, allowed Roberto de Zerbi players to recover second place in Ligue 1 with two points ahead of Monaco, their next opponent on Saturday at the Louis-II stadium. But all the problems raised by Adrien Rabiot the previous weekend, after the slap received in Reims (1-3), are not resolved.
That day, the Olympian midfielder (30 years old) had castigated the attitude of some of his hot teammates, at the microphone of BeIN Sports. “I have the impression of seeing guys who don't want to go to the Champions League”had he notably dropped live, before we learned that Mason Greenwood and Luis Henrique were targeted. A blow of blood to which the French international returned on Friday at a press conference.
Adrien Rabiot: “Maybe they didn't understand …”
“I have already talked about it. On my words, there is no problem with anyoneswears the former Parisian, in remarks relayed by RMC Sport. Players know very well what my desire is. And I repeat it. Of course I came here with clear goals. Those who are there, they must understand that they must have the same objectives as everyone, as the club, as the leaders, as the coach, as the players. »»
“We are also there with our experience and our experience, the oldest, to make them aware of these things. That it is a reality and that it is important for the clubadds the former Juventus player, who arrived free from the sky and white at the start of the season. But maybe they didn't understand that going to the Champions League, it could also be important for them and their future. »» The message has still passed.