OM coach Roberto De Zerbi was present this Monday at a press conference on the eve of the round of 16 of the Coupe de France against LOSC. Selected pieces.
The low recovery time between Rennes and Lille
“We slept in Rennes on purpose to rest before returning to Marseille. We came back yesterday (Sunday) and did a little training for the players who hadn't played. For tomorrow's match (Tuesday), we will mainly focus on video. »
The objective in the Coupe de France
“Before talking about the title, we must already talk about tomorrow's match (Tuesday) which we must win. Because the final of the Coupe de France is still very far away. We are going to have to play a big match but obviously we want to win tomorrow (Tuesday), just like we want to win on Sunday against Strasbourg. »
The connection between players and supporters
“My main objective when I arrive at a club is to create a link, a connection, between the players and the supporters. The most important thing is not that the fans like my style. What I want is for the supporters to love the players. And I think we're getting there. That’s what gives me the most emotion. »
“If Sternal didn’t play, it’s because he didn’t have the level at the moment T”
Sternal's low playing time
“I haven't used Enzo Sternal much because at the moment there are players better than him. I just concentrate on the field. If the field provides me with answers I must take them into consideration. Robinio Vaz is with us because he has different qualities from Sternal. Alexi Koum played in Saint-Etienne but I didn't bring him in to give him any gifts. If Sternal didn't play, it's because he didn't have the level at the time.”
Wahi's injury
“Elye Wahi had already been injured for a few days. He still is. We would have liked to have him with us because it would have been useful to have fresh players, especially for these two matches which follow one another. »
Comments transcribed by the X La Minute OM account.
Seven absent and one uncertain for OM against Lille
If Roberto De Zerbi did not take stock of his group during his press conference, RMC Sport tells us, for its part, that the Marseille coach should be deprived of Alexi Koum, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Amine Harit and Elye Wahi in addition to the long-term injured Ruben Blanco, Valentin Carboni and Faris Moumbagna to face the Mastiffs. Pol Lirola, who has returned to training, would be very uncertain.
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