In a very satisfactory first part of the season, OM were not however imperial on the defensive level. Roberto de Zerbi understands this and wants to recruit a central defender. Former Marseille player Jean-Charles de Bono puts him on a good track in Lens.
Often in search of a “grantatakan” in previous years, OM is now looking behind. Second attack in Ligue 1 with 32 goals scored, the Marseille club was disarmingly efficient at the start of the season. However, it was less convincing defensively. Lilian Brassier and Derek Cornelius did not provide enough security while Chancel Mbemba was sidelined almost permanently. 6th defense in Ligue 1 with 18 goals conceded, OM have only kept clean sheets three times in Ligue 1, displaying too much regular feverishness. Recruitment in January is necessary with the arrival of a central defender as a priority.
Medina, OM's solution is in Lens
On the recommendations of Roberto de Zerbi, the Marseille management has already started work. Will it focus on Ligue 1 as with Brassier or will it target a player in Italy, the popular market of Longoria and Benatia? Consultant for the site Marseille football clubJean-Charles de Bono would not go far to find the rare pearl. According to him, the ideal profile evolves in Lens and is called Facundo Medina. He even compares the 25-year-old Argentinian to a former OM captain.
« There is a defender who I really like, it’s Facundo Medina, the Lens player. In mindset and mentality, he looks a bit like former Olympian Gaby Heinze. It would fit perfectly with the image of OM, but really! He also has experience. He’s a player that I really like! », said the former player of the Marseille club. An attractive avenue to constitute a 100% Argentinian hinge with Leonardo Balerdi. However, this risks blocking you financially. Indeed, Lens is already preparing to lose Brice Samba while Abdukodir Khusanov is coveted by PSG. Suffice to say that it will be necessary to make a significant offer to convince the Artesians to weaken further behind.
