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Published on Oct 30, 2024 at 9:22 p.m. par
Abdel Maarous
Growing tensions at OM between Jean-Pierre Papin and the sports management. The reserve coach denounces interference.
L’Marseille Olympic is going through a delicate period internally. At the heart of this turmoil is Jean-Pierre Papinthe club's reserve coach. Since last Friday, Papin has not been present at training. This absence raises concerns within the organization. The coach, a former Ballon d'Or, expresses growing frustrations. His desire to work in complete autonomy is undermined by interference that he considers unacceptable.
Intensifying internal conflicts
Tensions mainly arise from interactions between Papin and the club's sports sector. According to information relayed by The Team, Papin criticizes Ali Zarrak, the head of Pro 2, for interfering in his decisions. This includes tactical choices, team compositions, as well as the management of players' playing and rest time. Papin even alerted human resources on this subject. In response, an external firm was mandated to conduct an internal investigation into this situation.
A degraded working climate
Inside sources indicate that heated debates occur before every match. Roberto De Zerbi's staff seems to want to influence Papin's choices. The latter firmly opposes it, asserting his right to compose his team as he sees fit. This resistance creates a tense atmosphere within the organization.
Management aspires to a more harmonious operating model. The objective is to align the reserve with practices observed in other European clubs. Marseille leaders see this as a way to optimize the development of young players. This requires close cooperation and a common vision.
The tensions between Jean-Pierre Papin and the sports management cannot continue without consequences. A rapid resolution is essential to prevent this crisis from escalating.
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