Three days after the victory in Rennes (1-2) on Saturday, Olympique de Marseille will host Lille in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France. Some Marseillais lacking playing time could have hoped for an opportunity. But coach Roberto De Zerbi told them the color.
Roberto De Zerbi does not change a winning team. Given that his favorite eleven gives him complete satisfaction, the Olympique de Marseille coach does not see the point in making changes. Including when the schedule gets heavier. This Tuesday, three days after the success in Rennes in Ligue 1, the Marseillais will face LOSC in the Coupe de France. Less used players could have benefited from a turnover. But that's not the style of the house.
De Zerbi follower of meritocracy
« No, it's not a second competition, it's a first competition, at the same level as the championshipwarned Roberto De Zerbi at a press conference. So, I don't give “gifts”. I put the players on the field who give me the most guarantees, hoping to make as few mistakes as possible. All the players are salaried, they have a salary, and I respect them all. Besides, I often take more time to talk with players who don't play than with those who start. »
« Afterwards, it's a question of meritocracyexplained the Italian. Football should always operate on this principle. As I fight against the Super League because it goes against sporting merit, the same goes for my choices. It is the players who deserve to play, those who show the best things in training and in matches, who are lined up. I just try to translate what I see on the pitch into my team composition. » This is why the promising young Enzo Sternal could already leave Olympique de Marseille this winter.
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