Leonardo Balerdi is going through a complicated start to the season with Olympique de Marseille. A fault in the match against Olympique Lyonnais (0-1), last Sunday in Ligue 1, on a bad pass addressed to CJ Egan-Riley-expelled later-and at the origin of the Gones goal, the Argentinian central defender has not escaped criticism since.
At the microphone of RMC, the former striker of the Blues Christophe Dugarry did not hesitate to question the status of the captain of the sky and white. “Balerdi, I was not captivated by his qualities from the start. At one point, when all his coaches have it in turn, I said to myself: 'Duga, you don't understand anything, you have to try to be more positive to see this boy differently.' I tried, but I still can't do it! This is exactly the definition of the false good player. He is rather elegant when he plays and skits technically. But match after match, there are dumplings ”he launched.
OM behind Balerdi
The 98 world champion also compared Balerdi to Thilo Kehrer (AS Monaco), highlighting the similarities he perceives between them. “It reminds me of Thilo Kehrer. When we have so many gaps … I had the chance to play with Laurent Blanc, who was the smartest defender. When I see Balerdi attitudes today, it stings my eyes. He never makes three good games in a row. OM must try at least once without Balerdi ”he judged.
Despite everything, the South American defender can count on the support of his club, vice-champion of France, who would always bear witness to him internal, according to Provence. The regional daily specifies that OM “stands for” with its player and still considers it worthy of “holder” under the orders of Roberto de Zerbi.
