Juba Touabi, Media365, published on Friday February 6, 2026 at 2:53 p.m.
Two days before a major meeting against PSG, Roberto De Zerbi, the OM coach, spoke in front of the cameras.
In Marseille, Roberto De Zerbi does not compromise on commitment. Asked about the possible departure of Amir Murillo, the Italian technician gave a very firm speech. “ Murillo’s question is very simple. I am the coach and I have duties and obligations. I have to have players who did. This is what I want and what the supporters want. » Marked by certain recent performances, Roberto De Zerbi did not hide his anger. “ When we play matches like Bruges, where I’m ashamed, I want people who are always hungry. » The former Brighton coach continued, broadening his message to the entire squad: “ Those who are not hungry, they do not play. […] This is not just true for Murillo but for all players. You have to be hungry. »
This requirement for intensity also applies to key positions, starting with that of goalkeeper. While questions surround this key position, De Zerbi deliberately maintains vagueness. “ You will see on Sunday. You will see and you will understand but I have confidence in my two players. » Concerning Rulli’s current form, the Marseille coach protected his player while remaining lucid. “ He’s been making a lot of mistakes lately. But I won’t say anything about him because he has a perfect mentality. He takes responsibility and assumes. » A clear line, summarized by a straightforward formula: “ We can make mistakes but when we’re not hungry, it’s no. »
De Zerbi does not have the recipe to beat PSG
On the offensive level, the Marseille coach assumes complementarity between his attackers. “ Aubameyang is a little better but I think it was a normal physical decline. » Comparing his profiles, he explains: “ The other keeps the ball more and is able to play in a narrower area. Gouiri and Aubameyang can also play together. » Finally, when asked about tactical adjustments, particularly in the recovery, the Italian claims his flexibility: “ When the opponent defends on the man, we play long. […] When we have a numerical superiority, I prefer to play short on the free man. »
Asked about the fact that OM did not lose against Paris Saint-Germain over the last 180 minutes played, Roberto De Zerbi refused any idea of a miracle recipe. “ There is no recipe. I’m not a cook, I don’t have the recipe. » For the Italian technician, the approach is above all mental. “ But it takes pride, pride and hunger. » A reminder of the Marseille identity, which he considers fundamental before such an appointment. “ We represent a story, a club, a city. And that alone should push us to have that extra pride when we play. »
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