Away from Roberto De Zerbi’s group since the start of summer preparation, Chancel Mbemba has resumed collective training with Olympique de Marseille. By simple legal obligation.
From executive to pariah, Chancel Mbemba’s adventure within the Marseille club has turned into drama since the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi. While he has always displayed a good level in the OM jersey and Marseille would have needed reinforcement in central defense, after the suspension of Balerdi in particular, the Italian coach never called on the Congolese international. However, this Thursday, in a video published on the Olympian club’s social networks, supporters were able to glimpse Mbemba furtively during a collective session. A first sign before an upcoming reintegration? No way. Since according to information from RMC Sport, OM has decided to reinstate Mbemba in its group, but just to respect legal regulations.
Mbemba reinstated, OM wants to take no risks
Returning from the selection, where he was considered fit to play by his federation’s doctor, the 30-year-old therefore resumed training like the other internationals or almost. Because there is no longer any question of Mbemba one day wearing the Marseille jersey. In September, the defender was fired by his managers for skipping two medical appointments for his knee. The continuation of a chaotic summer, during which Mbemba had fallen out with Ali Zarrak, Medhi Benatia’s right-hand man, because he refused to leave during the transfer window. After contacting the LFP legal commission, knowing that OM wanted to force him to undergo knee surgery, Mbemba decided to complete his contract. And it is therefore to avoid taking the slightest risk with legislation, especially after the Lassana Diarra affair, that OM reinstated Mbemba to its professional group.
