An internship in Italy which seems to be paying off. Largely winner of the Brest stadium last night (4-1), Olympique de Marseille resumed second place in the championship. Ideal before moving to Lille on Sunday evening (8:45 p.m.) in what represents the ultimate shock of this end of the season. Asked about this upcoming meeting, Leonardo Balerdi was cash in the columns of the Team: “We will prepare this match like the others. If you win, it can change everything. You have to take it like that“He said.
captain Marseille, back in the starting eleven after his injury against Reims on March 29, engaged in his sensations: “We have good physiotherapists, good doctors, and we worked a lot. I was a little afraid, not 100 %confidence, but I did not hurt. The match was good. We were a little disappointed for the goal collected, but afterwards, it went well. I appreciated our reaction. The last 4 games are finals. We did the right and we are happy.“
Balerdi Sous Le Charme de de Zerbi!
A tactical change made by Roberto de Zerbi who seduced Argentinian. Indeed, he did not fail to be rave about his coach: “It was the idea of the coach, he had decided that. We were 100 % agree, I thought the same thing as him. You have to be a little more attention, be more attentive. I think he tried to put the players in the best conditions“He said beforehand his joy to return to Italy:”Yes, we’re going to work, like last week. You have to take advantage, work for the next game.”
Finally, Balerdi appreciated the tribute to the Vélodrome for Pope Francis, who was one of his compatriots: “I’m really proud and happy, you have to thank the supporters. It was beautiful and something good for the whole world“. With its captain who is now back, OM advances confident for this end of the season. It will now be necessary to confirm this Sunday in Pierre Mauroy.
To summarize
Leonardo Balerdi, captain of Olympique de Marseille, returned to the starting eleven during the match against Stade Brestois. He shared his impressions on this comeback and also rented his coach, Roberto de Zerbi.