Facing Clermont on Sunday, Gennaro Gattuso will lead his 15th meeting at the head of Olympique de Marseille. The Italian coach managed to right the helm of the OM ship.
Despite his cold anger and his “never happy” side, Gennaro Gattuso remains a coach close to his players, as we have seen several times since his arrival. The former AC Milan player managed to restore confidence in the group and even find a system which seems to put the players in the best possible condition, starting with the defenders.
With this three-way defense, Samuel Gigot, Leonardo Balerdi and Chancel Mbemba have returned to a good level. The Congolese also has 3 goals in 7 matches. At a press conference, Gattuso spoke about his player’s return to the forefront. “I think that last year, Chancel Mbemba had a very good seasonrecalls the Olympian coach. It’s true that at the start of the season, he was in a little more difficulty, but last year, he was one of the best central defenders. Afterwards, it is certain that he had to start the season again with a different method, going from individual marking, with a 3-man defense, to a 4-man defense. We brought a little continuity to the four, but I think he has improved mentally, physically, he is a little more liberated.”
“Someone who transmits tranquility”
The Italian also praised the human qualities of his defender, whom he would also like to know more. “I like talking to him, he has a particular style when you talk to him, he is a very gentle person, who is calm, who transmits a little tranquilityexplained Gattuso. So for me, sometimes, even if he doesn’t like talking too much, I like talking with him, conversing with him, because he has this kind of phlegm which transmits something, which reassures you, calms you down a little. I think he is someone who really has great values, not only on a sporting level, but on a human level. It was really a very good surprise, both for the person and for the footballer.”
Chancel Mbemba should start in the Marseille coach’s three-man defense on Sunday afternoon, against Clermont.
2023-12-16 21:18:24
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