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Hit in the thigh for several weeks, Quentin Merlin is sorely missed by OM, who are also suffering a defeat in the championship on the lawn of RC Strasbourg. And without making excuses for this absence, Roberto De Zerbi indicates that it is the entire left flank of his team which is suffering from this injury, and in particular Luis Henrique.
Since mid-September, theABOUT must cope without his starting left side, Quentin Merlin (22 years old) who was hit in the right thigh during the selection. A hard blow for Roberto De Zerbi who had made the former Nantais one of the major elements of his eleven-type at OM, and this absence also seems to impact other players.
“Luis Henrique who suffers from his absence”
Questioned at a press conference this Thursday, By Zerbi spoke frankly about the impact of this injury on the collective of theABOUT : « I’m not looking for an alibi. We recently lost a very important player. we also have Luis Henrique who suffers from his absence (…) It’s hard to find the fluidity of the game when there are so many changes. There are variables to consider », confides the Italian coach.
From Zerbi is not hidden
But despite this observation, By Zerbi refuses to hide behind the absentees to justify his last defeat in the championship: “ We didn’t lose in Strasbourg because of the absence of Balerdi or Merlin. We need to do better both in terms of play and behavior. », continues the coach of theABOUT.
