Mercato – OM: De Zerbi reacts to the transfer of a phenomenon

Monday 13th January 2025 06:34 PM

Thibault Morlain
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Journalist

After trying different sports, Thibault turned to a career as an amateur footballer. When making a choice between becoming a professional footballer and a journalist, the qualities tipped the scales to one side. Here he is now in the editorial staff of 10 Sport, after a diploma obtained at the International Institute of Communication in Paris.

Although he has been presented as one of the greatest talents in the OM training center, Enzo Sternal hardly plays with Roberto De Zerbi. So much so that the future of the 17-year-old player could be written far from La Canebière. While there was talk of a possible departure to Anderlecht, the OM coach spoke about Sternal.

For several years now, OM has been struggling to get crack players out of their training center. But now a golden youth was showing up. It is still necessary to confirm with the professionals. This is where it gets complicated for Enzo Sternal. Announced as the great nugget ofABOUTthe 17-year-old struggles to have the confidence of Roberto DeZerbi. To the point of making him leave? According to information from The Team, Anderlecht could reach out to Sternal.

“If he didn’t play, it’s because he didn’t deserve to”

Will leave? Won't leave? This Monday, at a press conference, Roberto DeZerbi was questioned about the case of'Enzo SternaL. The coach of theABOUT then explained about the Olympian crack: “ I didn't use him much because there was competition and players better than him. I base myself on the ground. I only focus on that. I don't give gifts to players. If he didn't play, it's because he didn't deserve to. I'm glad you're interested in Sternal. As for the wingers, the others are more ready than him ».

“I am one of the coaches in Europe who encourages young people to play more”

« Players must have patience and wait their turn, progressing. I am one of the coaches in Europe who gets young people playing more. The goal is results. If a young person has to play in place of Rabiot, he will play. It's clear to everyone », continued By Zerbi on Enzo Sternal.