Ismaël Koné is going through a difficult period at OM. Between mixed performances and doubts about his involvement, the Canadian lost ground under Roberto DeZerbi. To the point where his future in Marseille already seems compromised.
OM: Ismaël Koné overtaken in the midfield hierarchy
Arriving at OM this summer for an amount of 12 million euros, Ismaël Koné is struggling to establish himself within the Marseille squad. The Canadian midfielder, the third most expensive recruit in the Marseille transfer window, has not yet justified the expectations placed on him. His preparation disrupted by the Copa America and an ankle injury have already delayed his integration.
Since then, the Canadian international has had a string of mixed performances and places on the bench. His use as number 10 against Nantes, a position which does not necessarily correspond to his qualities, testifies to a certain uncertainty on the part of Roberto De Zerbi. Provence also indicates that Ismaël Koné's difficulties are not limited to physical problems.
The Italian OM coach would have doubts about the daily investment of the player, sometimes considered nonchalant. This lack of involvement, coupled with fierce competition in midfield, does not bode well for the Canadian international. The local media ensures that the Canadian international now falls behind Bilal Nadir in the hierarchy of OM midfielders.
The match against AS Monaco, scheduled for Sunday evening at the Vélodrome, will perhaps be an opportunity for Ismaël Koné to show that he has the qualities to succeed in a club as demanding as Olympique de Marseille. It remains to be seen whether he will be aligned, the doubt persists.
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