Olympique de Marseille travels to Monaco for the first match of the Gattuso era, this Saturday (9 p.m.). The choices of the Italian technician will be watched.
After a humiliating setback in the Classic against Paris Saint-Germain (0-4), Olympique de Marseille are up against the wall. The Marseille club must react quickly to redress the situation and initiate a new dynamic of victories. A commando mission which will be led by a new strong man: Gennaro Gattuso.
After Jacques Abardonado’s short interim, the Italian technician was inducted this week before quickly diving into his worksite. Because the OM calendar is hellish. AS Monaco is the first obstacle to present itself on the road to this OM Gattuso version, this Saturday evening, on behalf of the 7th day of Ligue 1 (kick-off at 9 p.m.).
An offensive 4-3-3 for Gattuso’s OM
A question obviously torments all supporters? What will Gattuso’s first choices be? During his official presentation, the Italian gave some answers. On his system, already. Exit Marcelino’s 4-4-2. “I don’t like talking about my predecessors. I’m not a fan of the two lines of 4, not a fan of 4-4-2. I prefer 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1. » On his animation, too, which is intended to be more offensive than the cliché which sticks to his coaching profile. “ I have a different vision of the game from Marcelino. You need intensity. Modern football needs it. You have to break the lines, have a fast team.”
The latest indiscretions from L’Équipe indicate a 4-3-3 system. Gattuso should be able to rely on Ismaïla Sarr, back in the group, unlike Geoffrey Kondogbia. If the executives Clauss, Mbemba, Gigot or Rongier are expected in the defensive structure of the team, the attack line could reserve some surprises. Will Aubameyang be aligned in the axis?
The expected lineup for OM : Lopez – Clauss, MBemba, Gigot, Lodi – Rongier, Veretout, Ounahi – Harit (or Sarr), Aubameyang (or Vitinha), Ndiaye (or Correa).
