Roberto De Zerbi seems to have found the right formula. While his OM lacked balance, the Italian coach decided to put Valentin Rongier back in his eleven and his bet paid off. Already very visible in Lens last week, the former Nantes player was very good against Monaco on Sunday. He is undoubtedly the leader of this squad.
There is now a ABOUT with, and a ABOUT sans Valentin Rongier. Since he moved into the eleven alongside Peter-Emile Hojbjergthe former Nantes player has restored balance to his team, and points of reference for his teammates. The guide Rongier is back as confirmed by Roberto De Zerbi.
“It has unique characteristics”
« Rongier has a lot of qualities in the game. He has unique characteristics in this team and he brings us defensive balance. I could have thought of replacing him and bringing Rabiot down further to force the match by adding an attacker. But I didn't do it because it brings balance, but also play. And that's what I want: to play. I want us to build on the ground and succeed in believing in what we are doing », declared the coach of loon at a press conference.
Rongier regains unanimous support
Once again, despite the arrival of a new coach, Valentin Rongier regained his place in the eleven of loon. The most consistent Olympian for almost 5 years, the midfielder is essential to his team.
