Walid Acherchour praised the meritocratic management of Roberto De Zerbi after OM's 5-1 victory against HAC, stressing that he favors the performance of the players rather than their past or their cost. The Marseille coach was able to restore confidence in players like Billal Nadir, Elye Wahi and Amir Murillo, and his tactical choices proved decisive for the team's dynamic.
After OM's big 5-1 victory against Le Havre, the DAZN consultant, Walid Acherchourpraised the exemplary management of Roberto DeZerbi. According to him, the Marseille victory not only sums up the excellent performance of the players, but above all the coherent and intelligent management of the Italian coach. “That sums up De Zerbi’s management well. I really like it because it gives a lot of confidence to the image of Billal Nadir this evening. »
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What stands out in De Zerbi's management is his pragmatic and non-favoritism approach. “Every time he makes a choice, it’s not based on CV or how much a player cost.”said Acherchour, emphasizing the importance of meritocracy in the coach's playing system. The example of Billal Nadirestablished in a key role for this match and scorer of his first goal in Ligue 1, illustrates this philosophy well. He was not chosen for his background or his status, but for his performance and his potential.
Every time De Zerbi makes a choice, it's not based on CV or how much a player cost
De Zerbi also tried to restore confidence in players like Ismaël Koné et Elye Wahi in the second half, who were gradually integrated, but also to Amir Murillo and Luis Henrique, two other crucial elements in the victory. Acherchour also highlights De Zerbi's careful management of substitutions, citing in particular the moment when he brought in Bakola and gave more playing time to Wahi, who scored his goal to complete the victory.
The consultant looks back on the dynamics of OM and the transformation of the team under the De Zerbi era. “We left him against the Vélodrome disappointed, but he emerged from this sequence against the HAC and he is primarily responsible for it. » This comeback and this ability to make his team progress despite the obstacles demonstrates the fundamental work carried out by the coach. Acherchour concludes by emphasizing the importance of man management by De Zerbi, who focuses on the performance and involvement of the players rather than on external considerations. This meritocratic management seems to be the key to OM's success at the end of the year.
