Olympique de Marseille is counting on an attacker to try to redress the sporting bar.
“The watchword is Europe for this club. » Gennaro Gattuso did not go out of his way to verbalize the objectives of Olympique de Marseille. The new coach of the Marseille club is not hiding. “I have a contract extension linked to European qualification so I want to be in the four, otherwise I’m going home. But, apart from that, you have to concentrate match after match. Even if there are very high level opponents, you have to rely on this idea of enthusiasm. »
To achieve its objectives, OM will need new emulation in its offensive sector. Among the players who arrived last summer, Joaquin Correa disappoints. The 29-year-old Argentine striker has not yet managed to give the full measure of his talent.
“He will show his qualities”
Despite his disappointing start, Correa remains very popular in the Marseille locker room. Leonardo Balerdi is convinced that his compatriot will eventually win. “ He needs time to adapt, he has to deal with a change of country and championship. It’s totally different for him, more physical. He needs playing time. He is a player who has qualities and he will show them, I am convinced.“, explained the defender at a press conference. First elements of response this Saturday, in a tantalizing shock against Monaco.
