After missing the last six OM matches, Quentin Merlin will be there for the reunion with his former club at La Beaujoire on Sunday. In a position where the Olympian club has encountered difficulties since the start of the season, the international hopeful was the one who provided the most guarantees to Roberto De Zerbi.
Asked about the situation of his left side, the Italian assured that the latter would have playing time, but has not yet decided on his possible tenure. “ Maybe he will be able to play part of the match a priori, then we will see with the medical team how much he can play and what is the best solution, if it is to start him or start the match on the bench“, specified RDZ.
“A player who weighs in our locker room”
The Marseille coach also insisted on the importance of Quentin Merlin within the team. “ Quentin Merlin is a player who carries weight in our locker room and in our team because he is someone who, of the four defenders, always manages to go the furthest to the top, who also has the qualities of a midfielder, so he's someone very important. Afterwards, the absence of Garcia also has an impact for us, since he had a very good match in Montpellier. There, Lilian Brassier had a good match too, but in a role which is not necessarily in her nature, while Quentin Merlin and Garcia are backs, full-backs by nature, we will say.«
As a reminder, Ulisses Garcia's package was recorded at the beginning of the afternoon. Lilian Brassier could therefore be reappointed to the full-back position.
