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De Zerbi: Between firmness and pedagogy to revitalize OM
Since his arrival at Olympique de Marseille, Roberto De Zerbi has gradually implemented his game plan. The Marseillais started the season with a bang with results that made the supporters dream. They notably achieved a major success against OL in a suspenseful clash. But this excellent start gave way to inconsistent performances.
Faced with irregular results and a lack of consistency, the Italian coach decided to toughen up his tone. After the debacle against AJ Auxerre, Roberto De Zerbi sent a clear message to his players: discipline and commitment are fundamental requirements at OM. The sidelining of Lilian Brassier or Ismaël Koné is a perfect illustration of this. The coach no longer tolerates individual failings and prioritizes the collective interest.
“We have to accept playing for OM! Otherwise you have to change clubs! »he insisted at a press conference. A strong message which resonates in the locker room and which shows De Zerbi's determination to impose his vision of football. This new approach seems to be paying off. The players, aware of the stakes, are called upon to give their maximum in each training session and in each match.
De Zerbi also set up specific work sessions to strengthen group cohesion and improve automatisms. The Italian technician's objective is clear: to build a competitive team capable of playing leading roles in Ligue 1. To achieve this, he knows that he must establish a demanding and professional working climate.
