Arriving at OM at the end of last season, Roberto De Zerbi tried several tactical options before finding the right formula. In recent weeks, the Marseille coach has aligned a five-man defense and positioned Adrien Rabiot as an attacking midfielder. Satisfied with his game plan, Roberto De Zerbi announced that he was no longer going to change anything.
At the end of the last season, theABOUT of Pablo Longoria completed the signing of Roberto De Zerbi. In the process, the Marseille club formalized around ten transfers, including Mason Greenwood, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg et Adrien Rabiot.
De Zerbi no longer wants to change tactics
Over the weeks, Roberto De Zerbi tried several different formulas on the tactical level. And the coachABOUT finally found the right one. Against the RC Lens, Roberto DeZerbi made a poker move by setting up a five-man defense, and positioning Adrien Rabiot higher up the pitch, as an attacking midfielder. While this game plan has paid off, the Italian coach has maintained it in recent weeks.
“We found the right system”
Present at a press conference this Friday afternoon, Roberto DeZerbi affirmed that he did not intend to launch a new tactical revolution this season. “I believe Leonardo Balerdi can play in all defensive systems, he is strong. I hope now we have found the right system. We have all the necessary components to command and control the game. Kondogbia in defense gives us quality, Rongier in the middle gives us geometry and order. In attack, we have Greenwood and Rabiot, who have what it takes to break the lines. Merlin needs to improve defensively. At five, he is freer. Luis Henrique can play all over the lane. Koné, Nadir, Rowe, Harit can play on the offensive line. Lirola and Garcia can play fullbacks. When he is in good shape, there will be Wahi too”confided the technician of theABOUT.
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