According to sources reported by L'Équipe, Jean-Pierre Papin is expected at the Commanderie this Thursday morning. He must clarify his discomfort after missing several training sessions for the reserve team he manages.
The daily highlights a deterioration in the atmosphere within Olympique de Marseille this fall. Papin particularly targets the influence ofAli Zararresponsible for Pro 2, who, according to him, meddles too much with his tactical choices and team compositions.
The newspaper also states that Papin reported Ali Zarrak's behavior to the club's human resources. The latter mandated an external firm to conduct an internal investigation. Papin mentions facts that could be considered moral harassment. In addition, he reportedly filed a complaint for threats after an individual on a motorcycle stopped him in front of his home at the beginning of October, saying: “Papin, get out of there!” »a behavior that OM disapproves of. The club even supported his complaint and made lawyers available to him.
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Papin wants to compose my team?
The Team also collected the testimony of an internal member who explains the functioning of the National 3 reserve. According to him, “Papin has no direct contact with De Zerbi or Benatia; all communications go through other channels. » It's not just a relationship problem, but a fundamental issue. Marcello Iaia, performance director, would decide the young people's playing and rest times. The staff selects the players to bring up, and Zarrak organizes the friendly matches, like the one in Reims on October 28. Lively debates take place on team compositions before each match, De Zerbi's staff wishes to impose or withdraw certain names, but Papin insists: 'No, I want to make my team'. »
In summary, L'Équipe affirms that sports management has gradually reduced the prerogatives of the training center. In return, she criticizes Papin for a certain nonchalance, citing behaviors such as training with his dogs and wearing jerseys from other teams. This political conflict has lasted for several months, which could explain a possible departure of Marco Otero. It is regrettable that this situation has become so widespread in the press. Let's hope that Pablo Longoria can quickly resolve this delicate matter.
