Used to being one of OM’s best players since his arrival, Geronimo Rulli is currently less fit.
Faulty on the only goal of the match during OM’s defeat at LOSC (0-1), the Argentinian was not imperial against Union Saint-Gilloise, even if a spectacular save at the end of the match allowed OM to maintain the result (3-2).
Asked by ProvenceRudy Riou, a match in the colors of OM between 2008 and 2011, analyzed the drop in performance of the 33-year-old goalkeeper.
“Rulli is in high demand and his kicking game is very exploited: this excess of function takes him out of his comfort zone. He has to manage depth, too, and that changes depending on the defenders lined up in front of him. If it’s (Leonardo) Balerdi, he must be higher. There are times when physiologically you do the same things but your body responds differently. Getting your synapses back into shape allows you to regain your level. »
“I have never seen a goalkeeper at the top all season”
According to the former goalkeeper, Geronimo Rulli will quickly get back into shape.
“This downturn is not surprising, he had already experienced a slump at the end of last season. I’ve never seen a goalkeeper at his best all season. Here, it is only a matter of small jolts even if they are detrimental. The advantage is that Rulli never has gaps in his performances longer than a few matches, he quickly gets back on track. He doesn’t doubt, keeps going without putting on the brake. I like that about him. I think his last save against Union is the trigger for a return to the top.«
In any case, it is difficult to blame Geronimo Rulli, or to consider putting him on the bench in the medium term, as the Argentinian has been crucial since his arrival at the club, with numerous decisive saves in the positive results of Olympique de Marseille.
