Marseille trembles before the Classic
This evening, the Marseillais face PSG in a Vélodrome which could sound less full than usual. A small response to the non-existent transfer window and the very complicated start to the season for OM, which has suffered four defeats in a row in all competitions. Bruno Genesio and his men make do with the means at hand, but it is clear that that is not enough. This Classic is not classic at all. Even if this meeting is still greatly unbalanced financially, OM still has a team capable of competing over 90 minutes, or at least 65,000 supporters who firmly believe in it. This time, OM certainly do not have 13 or 14 players capable of holding their own, and even fewer confident supporters. It is in a Vélodrome of more or less 62,000 people that the 22 players should compete. Almost full at every home match for four years, the Vélodrome should record a drop of 3% compared to last season’s average. In the stands, the supporters seem almost resigned. Last season did a lot of harm to club lovers, it was not the transfer window that helped and even less the start of the season. The only reason for hope is that Bruno Genesio’s team, as fragile as it may be, puts their heart into the work and does not cheat. But for the moment, it is not enough to attract 65,000 people to the stadium.
De Zerbi sparks controversy in England
That’s 3 defeats and 2 draws in 5 matches for Roberto De Zerbi and his players. Obviously, the Italian’s press conference was eagerly awaited after the defeat against Aston Villa, and he did not disappoint by smashing his players. “ It’s difficult to explain because, in my career, in 14 years as coach, I have never seen a team like us. So fragile, so irregular. Either you are good or you are bad. You can’t be very good for the first 30, 40 minutes and then just suck it up like that. This is difficult for me to accept. » It is “unacceptable” to concede a goal “on a long clearance” from the opposing goalkeeper, even though it is an Aston Villa technique highlighted in “many meetings”, said De Zerbi about the second conceded. “ We have to defend compactly. Leaders must be leaders and must guide the team “. For the moment no decision from Spurs and De Zerbi seems determined to reverse the trend. It must be said that he signed a 5-year contract at €10 million per season, a dismissal would cost Tottenham nearly €60 million.
Milan are already starting to doubt Gonçalo Ramos
Currently, AC Milan is only 6th and must absolutely beat Lecce to stay in touch with the top of the standings. An already very important match for Gonçalo Ramos, the most expensive recruit in the history of the Rossoneri and who is already under fire from critics. Not spared after the defeat in the Europa League against Benfica, the former Parisian must react and that requires a good match against the modest Lecce team. In the event of another poor performance, Ramos risks getting stuck in a difficult situation, just a few weeks after his arrival in Milan.
