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Holder of a Master’s degree in international law, I realized at the end of my university career that it was important to evolve in a field that you appreciate. Overnight, I decided to put an end to my parents’ dream, who saw in me a future lawyer, to make a living from my passion: sport. Since then, I have covered transfer windows and sports news, trying to keep readers informed as best as possible.
A trained midfielder, Quentin Merlin has rediscovered his first love. For several weeks, and the move to a three-way defense, the player has been positioned higher on the pitch, in the heart of the game. This Thursday, the former FC Nantes spoke about his positioning on the pitch.
The Roberto de Zerbi era began a few months ago, and there are already so many things to say about this Italian technician, who has managed to build a nice reputation not thanks to his track record, but to his style of offensive game. Principles that he instills in the Marseille group, delighted to be able to play under his orders this season.
Merlin is on fire for Merlin
“Coming back here this summer, I wanted to work a lot. He is a perfectionist. He lives everything he asks, he gives us his passion. We take great pleasure in being managed by him. De Zerbi is known in the coaching world, so that’s nice » declared the OM player to Radio Maritima this Thursday. Unlike a Luis Enrique, De Zerbi is not closed on his ideas and the recent switch to 3-4-3 illustrates his ability to adapt. So, Merlin went up a notch on the pitch, which did not displease him.
“I can repeat the efforts”
« I experienced this change of system very well, declared Merlin, When he told me that I could possibly do this double position, I was happy. I wanted to be a player who touches the ball a lot, to be at the heart of the game. I liked it because I can repeat the efforts. I very quickly assimilated what he asked me, I made a lot of videos. It’s been three years since I last played in midfield, so we had to refine the details which are very important for the coach..
