After 11 days of Ligue 1, the regional daily La Provence took stock of individual performances at Olympique de Marseille. As a result, goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli obtains the status of best Olympian since the start of the season. An unflattering choice for Roberto De Zerbi's team.
At the Olympique de Marseille, the international break promises to be hectic. The Marseillais have just suffered an embarrassing defeat against AJ Auxerre (1-3) at the Vélodrome. A poor performance which further highlights their inability to shine in front of their supporters. This problem inevitably influenced the scores awarded by La Provence. No outfield player really stands out. Because with an average of 5.91 out of 10, it is goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli who obtains the status of best Olympian since the start of the season.
It is true that the Argentine lived up to expectations after his arrival this summer. The former Montpellier goalkeeper proved decisive on several occasions. Unlike his predecessors Steve Mandanda and Pau Lopez, Geronimo Rulli also distinguished himself from the penalty spot, he who diverted the attempts of Brestois Romain Del Castillo and Lyonnais Alexandre Lacazette. We remember that Olympique de Marseille encountered quite a few difficulties recruiting their goalkeeper during the summer transfer window. But it is clear that management made the right decision.
A defenseless goalkeeper
The Marseille club nevertheless has reason to worry. It's never a good sign when a goalkeeper is highlighted like this. Geronimo Rulli's repeated saves clearly show that the last defense is not sufficiently helped by his teammates. The Marseille defense is clearly not up to par this season. What the AJ Auxerre attackers can easily confirm. The Olympian rearguard will therefore have to raise its level of performance, even if it means depriving the goalkeeper of his leadership status in the columns of the newspaper.
