Like every evening, FCM offers you the 3 OM news of the day! On the program this Tuesday: De Zerbi’s expectations, the future of Rongier and a path to Ligue 1!
OM: De Zerbi’s expectations of Leonardo Balerdi
After a complicated start to the season, Leonardo Balerdi must bounce back. Roberto De Zerbi expects a lot from his player, whom he appreciates very much.
Leonardo BALERDI of Marseille during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Monaco and Marseille at Stade Louis II on November 13, 2022 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Johnny Fidelin/Icon Sport)
Last season is one to forget for many players but not for Leonardo Balerdi which was revealed. Having become captain, he even extended his contract atMarseille Olympic. despite advances from a few clubs this summer. However, his start to the season has not really lived up to expectations.
The team explains in an article this Tuesday that the central defender is held in high esteem by Roberto Of Serve who expects a lot from him. They hope he finally takes over as leader of the defense and becomes the boss we all see in him.
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De Zerbi flies to Balerdi’s aid!
L’Marseille Olympic won against Lyon (2-3) after a crazy match. The meeting was marked in particular by the expulsion of Leonardo Balerdi from the 4th minute of play. The OM coach gave his feelings on this aspect of the game as well as on the character shown by his team:
“This match was conditioned by the expulsion of Balerdi which was justified in my opinion, because he made a mistake. But we dedicated this victory to him because he is our captain, and he will be for a very long time. He is aware of having made a mistake, but when you have a teammate in difficulty like that, you don’t leave him alone, you support him. Tonight, it’s a great match with great mental strength and courage, and as you say, balls… that’s more important than the result and the ranking itself. These are the things that are very important to last,” declared Roberto De Zerbi in a post-match press conference.
Mercato OM: the future of Rongier in question?
Olympique de Marseille has launched a new project with the arrival this summer of Roberto De Zerbi. The Italian technician likes to have long-term players with him, will Valentin Rongier be an important element of his team? A doubt remains in particular linked to his contract and his injuries…
16 Pau LOPEZ (om) – 21 Valentin RONGIER (om) during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Marseille and Lorient at Orange Velodrome on October 17, 2021 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Philippe Lecoeur/FEP/Icon Sport) – Orange Vélodrome – Marseille (France)
This Tuesday, Provence discusses the case of Valentin Rongier. The local media explains that the recurrence of the midfielder’s physical problems raises questions internally. Especially since the midfielder has a contract until 2026. Provence explains that next summer will therefore be a pivotal moment concerning the captain and this 2024/2025 season will be decisive concerning the future of the player who will be 30 next December.
Rongier, leaving next summer?
L’Olympique Lyonnais lost at home to a Marseille Olympic understaffed. Leonardo Balerdi received a red card in the fifth minute of the match. In the 53rd minute, it was the men of Pierre Sage who led. The aim of Pol Lirola (69th) and that of (82nd) allowed the Olympians to get back in front. OL didn’t give up and managed to equalize in stoppage time (90+3). Unfortunately for them, two minutes later, a distant strike from Jonathan Rowe put an end to Lyon’s hopes.
The coach says we are at around 45% of our potential
Valentin Rongier spoke about the overall performance of the Marseille squad, after the match betweenABOUT and theOLau Groupama Stadium. « There are many things that can be improved », Estimates the French midfielder. “ The coach says we are at around 45% of our potential and I think he is right. Now, there is something that is being created and it is not insignificant if the three who come in score, if we win this match ten against eleven. These are strong signals and we need to focus on them “, he explained.
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Mercato OM: This Ligue 1 attacking midfielder pleases De Zerbi!
Roberto De Zerbi has a very precise idea of the profile of the players he wants at OM. The Italian technician would have a Ligue 1 player in his sights but this Japanese international is thinking of joining the Premier League…
The Japanese journalist Kazu Kakiuchi explained via his X account that the OM coach Roberto de Zerbi greatly appreciated the profile of Keito Nakamura. “Roberto De Zerbi, the Marseille coach, likes him a lot, he wants him in the squad. It seems to me that the club has already made the offer. But the player wants the Premier League…” The 24-year-old left winger plays in Reims (recruited from LASK in 2023 for €12M), he has a contract until 2028…
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Nakamura pleases De Zerbi
The After columnist on RMC, Kevin Diazgives the eleven he would like to see. For several matches, De Zerbi’s system has shown failures. On RMC in the After this Friday after the new disappointing performance against SCO Angers, Kevin Diaz delivered his starting eleven that he would put in if he were Roberto De Zerbi’s advisor!
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“The Marseille team I can humbly give to you, at least mine if I were De Zerbi’s advisor. Rulli in goal, on the right you have a possibility with Lirola or a slightly more defensive Murillo. Balerdi, Brassier in central defense. Merlin when he comes back from injury, then you have two 6s with Hojbjerg and Rongier and Rabiot in number 8. On the left, you put Rowe, on the right Greenwood and in point Maupay. Like that, the story is settled. There’s no need to procrastinate, there’s nothing better! »declared the columnist on RMC airwaves after the meeting.
The reaction of OM coach Roberto De Zerbi at the microphone of DAZN at the end of the draw conceded against Angers (1-1) this Friday evening in Ligue 1.
“We saw fatigue in some players in the first half. We tried to find players between the lines to have control, go higher and go into the finishing zone. And then there were these expulsions which changed everything, it was no longer the same match at all. We must continue to work. We can’t play too many matches like the one in Strasbourg or today. We had time to build a team and it must correspond to OM supporters. We have strong players, we have to find the mechanics and adjust. We are angry today after a patch like this,” declared the OM coach at the end of the match
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