Barely arrived, Gennaro Gattuso would have identified a certain problem for OM, shouting against Monaco on Saturday evening.
Outclassed in Paris (4-0), OM lost again this weekend, defeated by Monaco after having led twice (3-2). In the Principality, the Marseillais, who ten days earlier had signed a spectacular draw in Amsterdam against Ajax, conceded their eighth, ninth and tenth goals in three matches. Sometimes with the responsibility of their goalkeeper, Pau Lopez, involved.
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According to L’Equipe, from the first goal scored by ASM on Saturday evening, Gennaro Gattuso scolded the Spanish goalkeeper for his attitude, which was far too passive. A last defense which generally struggles to secure the closed side of its cage and often finds itself surprised by sudden strikes. Consultant on Prime Video, Adil Rami does not spare the Iberian: “ We cannot forget that Pau Lopez has taken a lot of goals from his closed angle since the start of the season. For me on the two goals from Balogun and the second from Akliouche, it’s Pau Lopez’s fault. »
Limited alternatives
Where the problem lies for OM is that the alternatives are limited, even poor. Ruben Blanco during his rare appearances in the Marseille jersey has not necessarily shown the qualities expected of a number one. As for the young Simon Ngapandouetnbu, certainly considered promising, he has never played with the first team. In Marseille, some clearly regret the departure of Steve Mandanda who is now enjoying the glory days of Stade Rennais. An iconic goalkeeper who, like a certain Dimitri Payet, may have lacked consideration among the current management team.
