Will Leonardo Balerdi lose his place at OM? Some observers recommend it.
It is an understatement to say that OM – and its captain Leonardo Balerdi a fortiori – live a complicated start to the season. With already two setbacks on the clock in three days, the Marseillais did not frankly reassured about their rear at the start of the championship. Also the Marseille leaders have set out to
Strengthen the defensive sector this summerespecially at the end of the transfer window where the Aguerd, Emerson and Pavard joined the Egan-Riley and Medina also debauched.
In the eyes of Christophe Dugarry, Leonardo Balerdi, despite his armband, no longer necessarily has his place in the eleven of Roberto de Zerbi. “” Balerdi, I was not captivated by his qualities from the start. At one point, when all of his coaches have it in turn put, I said to myself: “Duga, you don’t understand anything, you have to try to be more positive to see this boy differently. »I tried, but I still can’t do it! »
The former tricolor international striker, essential today on RMC, is not tender it is true with the Argentinian. “” This is exactly the definition of the false good player. He is rather elegant when he plays and skits technically. But match after match, there are dumplings. It reminds me of Thilo Kehrer. When we have so many gaps … I had the chance to play with Laurent Blanc, who was the smartest defender. When I see Balerdi attitudes today, it stings my eyes. He never makes three good matches in a row. OM must try at least once without Balerdi … »
Balerdi saved by his right foot
With Emerson, Medina, Aguerd and Pavard in his workforce, Roberto de Zerbi has everything it takes to consider alternatives in the defensive configuration of his team. But the Italian coach is renowned for never trusting two left -handers in central hinge. This leaves Balerdi good chance of being still among the holders.
New consultant on the radio aroused, Jean-Pierre Papin also nuances the words of his counterpart Christophe Dugarry. “” Since he has had this OM captain’s armband, it is difficult to assume. Whenever he makes a dumpling, it is paid cash. It was better when he had a very experienced player by his side. We make him a lawsuit today but I think he is unlucky. He does not defend alone … »
