OM: strong words from De Zerbi on the fear of his players

Olympique de Marseille is ending its year 2024 in the most beautiful way! This afternoon, the Phocéens traveled to Forez to face ASSE in a particularly enticing round of 32 of the Coupe de France. A display perfectly managed by the Marseillais, quickly in numerical superiority after the early expulsion of Ibrahim Sissoko (22nd). Without straining their talent, Valentin Rongier's teammates finally won by a wide margin with a score of 4-0.

“Some players have freed themselves from certain fears”

After the match, Roberto de Zerbi showed his satisfaction at seeing his players mastering the style of play that he wants to advocate better and better: “At the beginning, it took time to adapt. It was necessary. I didn't I didn't ask for it, because I know that in football, it doesn't exist. But when you change your style, it's obligatory. Some players have freed themselves from certain fears. was very important for It allowed us to know each other better, to decide what we wanted to do, who we wanted to be. There has been a better union since then, and the players are themselves now. They were too fearful before that. There was a click in the courage, the game, the individual qualities. Everything goes through the mind, including the game,” he explained. Now, time for vacation.

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