Mehdi Benatia, who arrived at Olympique de Marseille as a sports advisor, seems to play a determining role in the stability and management of the club, according to journalist Daniel Riolo.
In After Foot on RMC, Daniel Riolo praised the calm and thoughtful posture of Mehdi Benatiaan essential aspect to succeed in a club as demanding as OM. With his experience in Juventus and Bayern MunichBenatia brings a structured and calm approach, far from the usual tumults of high-level football.
Arriving with an impressive CV, Benatia embodies the rigor and discipline acquired over his years spent at two of the most prestigious clubs in Europe. For Daniel Riolohis time at Juventus and Bayern Munich, clubs where the “discipline is essential”has forged a character capable of withstanding the pressure of OM. “He is very calm, very calm”explains the After journalist. This serenity is essential in a club like OM, where expectations are high and tensions are frequent. Benatia's role as a link between management, coach and players seems to fit his personality.
Benatia and the experience of Bayern and Juve
Daniel Riolo also emphasizes that, although Benatia fulfills his role effectively, patience will be crucial for him at OM. “He’s going to need a lot of patience if it doesn’t take as quickly as he’d like.”warns Riolo. Indeed, OM is a high-pressure club, and even with such background, it will not be immune from criticism if results are slow to come. According to Riolo, the former defender will have to know how to step back and manage any frustrations: “this can hit the system”he adds. This ability to manage ups and downs will be crucial to Benatia's success in her new role.
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Thanks to his role as sports advisor, Benatia could become a key player in the management of OM, provided that he demonstrates the same patience and the same discipline that he experienced in the big clubs where he plays…
