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A goal scorer and assist for Ulisses Garcia, Pol Lirola was one of the main players in OM’s victory on OL’s pitch on Sunday evening (2-3). A great revenge for the 27-year-old right-back, whom the club wanted to part ways with this summer. A player that Roberto De Zerbi knows well, having had him under his command at Sassuolo.
Author of six good months on loan when he arrived in January 2021, Pol Lirola had convinced theOM to recruit him permanently. Which turned out to be a failure, the Spaniard having never found the level he had at the beginning in Marseille and who has since gone on a series of loans, Elche then to Frosinone.
Lirola was expected to leave OM this summer
As stated by RMC SportL’OM criticized him for his lack of involvement and professionalism. Back this summer, Pol Lirola was again announced as leaving. Unlike Ulisses Garciathe 27-year-old right-back had not been placed in the loft, but seeing him stay seemed unlikely at the time.
De Zerbi relaunches Lirola
Pol Lirola has the advantage of knowing well Roberto De Zerbifor whom he played on the side of Sassuolo. Due to the needs of theOM In this position, the Italian technician has used him several times since the start of the season, and notably on Sunday during the victory against theOL (2-3). Which proved to be profitable, Pol Lirola having scored Marseille’s first goal, before providing an assist to Ulisses Garcia.
