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In two days, Olympique de Marseille will start its Ligue 1 season with the reception of Reims. A match that was already extremely important when the calamitous preparation of the Olympian club did not reassure the supporters. It was thus Dimitri Payet, the captain, who appeared before the media this afternoon. The opportunity for him to come back to the turbulent summer of the vice-champion of France and to deny certain rumours. Words reported by RMC Sport.
On a supposed request for a meeting with Longoria
“Dimitri Payet never asked to see the president. There is no meeting requested, neither from me nor from any player. Pablo Longoria came to see us to take stock of the preparation, which he expected from us and the objectives of the season. I know that Dimitri Payet sells. We tried to destabilize us, but everything is clear internally.
On the Tudor method
“These are new methods for us. It’s another way of working. We work hard. We need to digest this preparation which has been very heavy. We manage to understand and implement the way the coach wants to play. He’s a coach who wants seriousness, work and demands. It’s completely normal. I was the first to ask to find solutions to increase our demands.”
On the atmosphere of the group
“The group is working well anyway. We are working very hard. But yes, we have the same atmosphere as last year. Everything is fine. The institution is above everything. There has been a change of cap. It’s up to us, player, to adapt to that.”
On a possible concern
“We were worried when we saw that we couldn’t transcribe what we were working on in training. But the friendly are there for that.”
On the coming season
“The Champions League remains at its peak in terms of intensity, inevitably we leave some juice there. We can count on a quality workforce. We have expanded the group. It’s up to us to ensure that everyone responds when the coach will need us.”
On the game against Reims
“We will have to show a different face than the one shown against Milan, because here we are in real competition. Beyond the way, the most important thing will be to take the three points.”
On his leadership role in the locker room since Mandanda’s departure
“That’s what I’ve been trying to do for two years. I think we have a healthy group. When you have a dressing room like that, it’s easier to manage. I also have my personal performances to manage . I’m not the social worker to deal with problems in the dressing room.”
On the new rules imposed in the stadiums
“Finally a good question (smile). I was hoping to be asked. I was the happiest to see this decision made in relation to what I have experienced. We make decisions that reduce violence in the stadiums. It’s the start of something. Congratulations to the League.”
to summarize
OM captain Dimitri Payet was present at a press conference 48 hours before the Reims reception. The opportunity for him to deny certain rumors. And to understand the requirements of the new coach, Igor Tudor.
