Roberto DeZerbi and theABOUT will be facing the FC Nantes Sunday to try to recover from the slap received last weekend against the PSG. While the team is in full preparation, the Italian technician receives very good news.
OM: Quentin Merlin closer than ever to a return
As they continue to recover from the humiliation they received at home against PSG, a glimmer of hope appears for Olympique de Marseille and Roberto De Zerbi. Affected in the thigh since mid-September, Quentin Merlin has returned to collective training without pain and could return to the group this weekend for the trip against FC Nantes.
Since his arrival at OM, Quentin Merlin has quickly established himself as a key element of the team. Its technical qualities and its versatility seduced Roberto De Zerbi, who was full of praise for it. Unfortunately, a thigh injury forced him to miss several weeks.
“I don’t have an understudy for Quentin Merlin. All players are not the same, we must respect the characteristics of each one. We also have Pol Lirola and Amir Murillo, there are variations. It’s a significant absence, Quentin Merlin had a very good start to the season, we have to adapt”declared the Italian after the 22-year-old's injury.
A strong reinforcement for OM
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The return of Quentin Merlin is excellent news for OM. The left back provides defensive stability and offensive projection. His return should allow Roberto De Zerbi to regain all his tactical options. The trip to Nantes promises to be complicated for OM.
The Canaries are still looking for points to stay in Ligue 1. The return of Quentin Merlin could be a major asset for Roberto De Zerbi's Marseillais in this meeting. It remains to be seen if he will be included in the group and get minutes.
