“I did not flee Donetsk when Putin bombed Ukraine”, Roberto De Zerbi rules out departure from OM

Timely clarifications. Asked about his (surprising) media outing – during which he notably mentioned a possible departure from Olympique de Marseille – after the humiliating home defeat against AJ Auxerre (1-3) on November 8, Roberto De Zerbi wanted to clarify things. The Italian explained that he had no intention of leaving La Canebière, just a few weeks after his arrival. “I do not accept a match like the one against Auxerre, I am not only talking about the result but also about the appearance of the match. I didn’t use strong words, I just took responsibilityhe indicated this Friday afternoon at a press conference, on the eve of the match against RC Lens (Saturday, 5 p.m.). We played five matches at the Vélodrome, we only have one victory, it’s just that I assume, if you think that I want to resign, I would like to emphasize that I am not fleeing, I did not flee from Donetsk when Putin bombed Ukraine.» Words which should reassure Marseille leaders and supporters. As a reminder, the former US Sassuolo technician managed Shakhtar Donetsk between May 2021 and July 2022.

“If I’m the problem, I’m ready to leave.” »

Roberto DeZerbi

After the setback against the Burgundian club, “RDZ” appeared particularly angry in front of journalists, even going so far as to question his position as coach. “I come from the street, I’m direct, I don’t speak for the sake of speaking. I told Medhi Benatia (sports advisor, Editor’s note) and to Pablo Longoria (president, editor’s note) :If I’m the problem, I’m good to go. I leave the money and I return my contracthe said in particular. I came to Marseille for the Vélodrome. And I can’t get the players here to give what I see in training and outside. So it’s my fault, it’s my responsibility.» Roberto De Zerbi’s Olympique de Marseille has the opportunity to bounce back this Saturday afternoon against the Sang et Or. But the task promises to be difficult.

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