After spending several months away from the field due to a serious knee injury, Valentin Rongier has regained form, but is unable to impose himself on Roberto De Zerbi's choices. The absence of the midfielder in OM's starting lineup at the start of the season is causing a lot of talk. A situation that journalist Daniel Riolo considers “incomprehensible” and which he commented strongly on RMC Sport.
For Riolo, the absence of Rongier in the Marseille squad is a mystery, especially after a season where he wore the captain's armband. “OM's last good season was two years ago, and Rongier was captain. That he is not in the squad is incomprehensible.”said the journalist. Rongier, known for his self-sacrifice and professionalism, has always been there, whether to defend or to support the team in key moments. His absence therefore raises questions about De Zerbi's management of the group.
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Rongier and Mbemba, the two forgotten…
Rongier is a complete player, capable of playing both defensively and offensively. His ability to recover balls and distribute the game is valuable in a Marseille midfielder who sometimes lacks stability. For Riolo, management should also reinstate Chancel Mbemba: “I don’t understand this situation, in midfield or even in central defense. I swallow my pride and I relaunch Mbemba and Rongier, these guys can play. »
If Rongier's return to the team was blocked by the recruitment of Adrien Rabiot, the case of Chancel Mbemba is extra-sporting. For Riolo, OM needs players like them, capable of bringing balance and serenity. Ultimately, the absence of Rongier or even Mbemba at OM continues to divide and raises many questions about the player's future in Marseille.
