OM: Riolo announces a struggle for De Zerbi!

OM: Riolo announces a struggle for De Zerbi!
OM: Riolo announces a struggle for De Zerbi!
Alexis Poch

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Called up with the Bleuets at the beginning of September, Quentin Merlin suffered a small crutch during the first match. Victim of an injury according to the tests carried out, the 22-year-old defender will not be present for the Olympico next Sunday. This absence could cost Roberto De Zerbi dearly, who is counting heavily on Quentin Merlin in his starting XI.

Widely used since his arrival at the club in January 2024, Quentin Merlin will not play the next one Olympic. At Groupama Stadium, Roberto De Zerbi will have to do without him, and this, because of his thigh injury, as was the case against Nice. While waiting to know the duration of the absence of Quentin Merlinthe Italian coach could be facing a problem.

“This is very bad news”

Roberto De Zerbi has become accustomed to relying on the qualities of Quentin Merlin in defense. The left back would even have a slightly more important role for the Italian coach, according to the words of Daniel Riolo. “This is very bad news because from the beginning I have been told that the De Zerbi ball mainly rests on Quentin Merlin” says the columnist in theRMC After Foot.

Merlin absent for several weeks

Additional examinations of Quentin Merlin Earlier this week, there was no indication yet of a return date for any of the fit players.OM this season. We’re talking about “several weeks” at the moment but given the injury, he shouldn’t be out for too long. After theOLthe men of Roberto De Zerbi will continue with September 29.

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