De Zerbi causes a problem, OM makes an announcement

Due to their little playing time since the start of the season, those around certain young OM players are worried about their situation. Held back until the last moment with the pros by Roberto De Zerbi, this sometimes prevented them from playing in the reserves or with the U19s. A problem of which the club is aware, which nevertheless requires patience.

« It’s nice to take photos with the pros, but it doesn’t replace competition. » Since the start of the season, among the hopes of theABOUTalone Enzo Sternal (17 years old) and Keyliane Abdallah (18 years old) were used by Roberto DeZerbi. Entered the game during the first day at Brestthey have only accumulated 13 professional minutes this season. A situation which worries those around several elements, as indicated by Provence.

“At the beginning, they were physically dumped…”

Because, in addition to not playing professionally, they are sometimes held back until the last moment by Roberto DeZerbi. Depending on the schedule of matches Ligue 1this sometimes prevented them from playing in reserve or with the U19 of theABOUT. « If it lasts, won’t a boy confined to the reserve, but who plays one match after another, have progressed more at the end of the season? », asked the entourage of one of them to Provence. « There, things are better, they all start playing again, regain intensity, rhythm, their level. At first, they were physically dumped… »

“We must not send them into quagmires either”

The playing time of its young players is a problem whichABOUT a conscience. « Playing time, at this age, is the most important parameter. They must also get used to the impacts put by adults », Confided a club executive, who does not want to rush things. “ Afterwards, we must not send them into quagmires, risking injury. We try to reduce the risks, while distributing the minutes. »