OM, the good news

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By: Manu Tournoux

"You are not going to see your families", by Zerbi punished his players!

Leonardo Balerdi will find the green rectangle. Absent in the last three games of Olympique de Marseille against Toulouse (3-2), Monaco (0-3) and Montpellier (5-1) due to a sprain from the internal lateral ligament of the left knee suffered against Reims (1-3), on March 29, the Argentinian central defender was summoned for the reception of the Brest stadium this Sunday.

Roberto de Zerbi can therefore count on his captain three days again from the end of the championship. A news that delights OM, while this injury raised fears a premature end of the season for Balerdi.

A playing time that does not deceive

Since the start of this 2024-25 season, Balerdi has made 25 appearances, all as a holder, in the Marseille jersey. The native of María Marta Rosa disputed 2109 minutes and is one of the seven players most used by De Zerbi, with Gerónimo Rulli, Mason Greenwood, Luis Henrique, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Adrien Rabiot and Amir Murillo.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.