In conflict with a manager of the Marseille training center, “JPP”, who coaches the OM reserve team, finds himself in the hot seat.
Will leave or not leave? Coach of the Olympique Marseille reserve team (in National 3, the fifth division), Jean-Pierre Papin is in conflict with Ali Zarrak, head of the “Pro 2” group which forms the link with the professional group led by Roberto From Zerbi. “I have a problem with a certain person (Ali Zarrak), I don't hide it, released the 1991 Ballon d'or in an interview given to Provence Thursday evening. I am a coach and I cannot accept that he chooses my replacements. At one point, things clash. Either he leaves or I leave? It’s in this spirit that I see things.”
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Decision Monday?
In this burning context, OM president Pablo Longoria would have met Jean-Pierre Papin and Ali Zarrak on Friday, reports this Saturday Provence . And a decision should be taken on Monday by the Spanish leader according to the media. In the meantime, “JPP”, who returned to training on Thursday after five days off, will be on the bench of the Marseille reserve, undefeated leader of his National 3 group and traveling to Corte this Saturday (6 p.m. ). “For his part, Ali Zarrak is also singled out for his behavior and the fact, in particular, that he speaks badly to certain players and members of the staff. écrit Provence while OM head coach Roberto De Zerbi denied any conflict with Papin on Friday at a press conference.
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