At a press conference before Brighton-OM, Roberto De Zerbi declared that he had already been approached by the French club in his career.
This Thursday, the Olympic from Marseille will try to stop the bleeding. Without the slightest victory for five matches in all competitions (two defeats, three draws), the Phocaeans receive Brighton for the second day of the Europa League. After their draw at Ajax Amsterdam two weeks ago, Gennaro Gattuso’s men will have to obtain a result to hope to get out of the group.
De Zerbi not indifferent to OM
Before the meeting, the Seagulls coach Roberto DeZerbi was asked about the rumors which had associated him with the French club a few seasons ago, before he landed on the Brighton bench, an experience which he could obviously have liked. ” Yes, it’s true. I had the opportunity to come here (to Marseille). It was a great opportunity for me, but we didn’t reach an agreement with the club. I’m sorry because this stadium, these fans are a great motivation for me. But it was probably better for me because I found here (at Brighton) another big team, another big stadium, and it’s a great experience for me.”explained the Italian technician at a press conference.
OM-Brighton. De Zerbi: “I had the opportunity to coach Marseille but we couldn’t find an agreement”https://t.co/w8gYmRRH8S
— La Provence OM (@OMLaProvence) October 4, 2023
Arriving in 2022 after very convincing spells at Shakhtar Donetsk and Sassuolo, De Zerbi has been enjoying success at Brighton ever since. 6th in the Premier League last season, the English club qualified for the European Cup for the first time in its history. At the Stade Vélodrome, they will look to secure their first victory.
