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Downgraded in the hierarchy of OM midfielders in recent months, Valentin Rongier was decisive on Saturday in the championship against RC Lens and silenced certain critics. The former FC Nantes player, questioned in the mixed zone after the meeting, also let loose on this subject and settled scores with those who thought he was finished for OM.
Roberto DeZerbi opted for a strong choice on Saturday when moving theABOUT on the lawn of RC Lenswith the tenure of Valentin Rongier (29 years old), only his second since the start of the season after that againstOGC Nice in September with a positioning as… right back. This time, Rongier was well aligned in midfield, his favorite position, and he was decisive by scoring OM's first goal at Lens.
“These last few months have been complicated”
Questioned in the mixed zone after the victory ofABOUT (3-1), Rongier did not hide his relief: “ What is certain is that I train well and give my best. These last few months have been complicated, as you know, but I'm very happy to have started this evening. I now hope to continue, but once again, it is he who makes the choices », Indicates the Marseille midfielder, driven by a feeling of revenge.
“I shut my mouth”
« JI have always shown humility, and that is what motivated me during these months of injury. It's not politics, but really, only work pays. I kept my mouth shut, I worked, and tonight it's paying off. I'm happy, and I hope it continues in this direction », continues Rongierwhose contract with theABOUT runs until 2026. It remains to be seen whether this great performance will make it possible to relaunch the hierarchy put in place since the start of the season by Roberto DeZerbi.
