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For a little over a month now and the reception of PSG, OM have welcomed a surprise reinforcement in the person of Frank Schneider, whose arrival has not been announced. The former international referee, retired since 2022, has become an arbitration consultant for the Marseille club, which wants to “obtain precise expertise” on this point.
Since the start of the season, several leaders of theABOUT were sanctioned for criticism of referees. This was the case of Medhi Benatia after the victory on the lawn of theOL (2-3), thenAziz Mady Mogne after receipt ofAngers (1-1), as well as Pablo Longoria, who was criticized for his behavior in the stands.
An arbitration consultant arrived at OM
As indicated by The Teamsince the Classic facing the PSG on October 27, theABOUT has retained the services of an arbitration consultant in the person of Frank Schneider. Former international referee, retired since 2022, he had held similar functions to Strasbourg during the 2022-2023 season. What had aroused the interest ofABOUTwho had also observed this in other foreign clubs.
“We want to obtain precise expertise”
Frank Schneider does not, for the moment, intervene with the professional group, but is in direct contact with the staff of Roberto DeZerbi. The goal is to explain specific situations, remind people of rules or prevent behavior. At all home matches, he gives his expertise to the management of theABOUT in real time on game facts and refereeing decisions. “ Everyone has an opinion on refereeing, on decisions during a match, but we want to obtain precise expertise », Explains the side of the Marseille club. With the expertise of Frank Schneiderl’ABOUT hopes to better understand refereeing decisions and improve its relationships with referees.
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