While the international break is in full swing and club news is rather quiet, OM still manages to create a little controversy. Quentin Merlin, the Marseille defender, was withdrawn from the Espoirs rally, despite being called up for the friendly matches against Italy and Germany. If his absence raised questions about a potential injury, the player nevertheless trained normally this Thursday in Marseille under the direction of Roberto De Zerbi.
Package with the Hopes, Merlin trains normally
According to RMC Sport, this decision actually results from a precautionary principle, after consultation between OM and the French Football Federation. The club provided final medical examinations regarding Merlin's thigh, and it was agreed to allow him to make a full recovery in Marseille. After a thigh injury that occurred in September during a previous stint in the selection, which led to a prolonged absence, OM criticized the management of the player by coach Gérald Baticle. Merlin, back in Ligue 1 at the beginning of November, started against Nantes and Auxerre, but with limited playing time. This Thursday, he participated in an opposition to the Commanderie, confirming his rise to power.
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To summarize
An astonishing controversy arises from Marseille since a player announced injured and withdrawn from his selection is training normally. Indeed, Quentin Merlin, forced to give up the Blues rally, is still injured.
