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Appointed OM coach this summer, Roberto De Zerbi puts his stamp on the OM squad and has even made a few changes, notably using Quentin Merlin in a new role. The left-back plays much higher, in midfield or even as a winger against Reims. And the Italian coach even admits that it is a nice surprise.
Arrived this summer on the bench of theABOUT, Roberto DeZerbi brings his touch to the Marseille squad, in particular by trying certain tactical things. Thus, Quentin Merlin has for example been used in different roles, and the Italian technician recognizes that it is a good surprise.
De Zerbi gets excited about Merlin
« For me, Quentin Merlin was really a surprise. I knew he was a strong player, but I didn’t expect him to have such a big impact in the matches. He’s really a player who also allows us to change systems during the matches. In Brest, you saw him play in the middle of the field but it was more something out of necessity. ” explains the coach of theABOUT at a press conference before continuing.
“Quentin Merlin was really a surprise”
« He is more of a wing player like you will also sometimes see Luis Henrique learning to play more in the axis. He also has to move to the right side to refocus Greenwood, who is probably the most dangerous offensively. Afterwards, the players still have to learn to know each other well, I have to learn to know them all well and then we will always look for the best solution. », added Roberto DeZerbi.
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