November 8th 2024.
On Friday night, Roberto De Zerbi's Marseille suffered a defeat at home against Auxerre. The final score was 3-1, and the loss left De Zerbi contemplating his future with the club. In a post-match interview, the Italian manager expressed his readiness to leave if he becomes a "problem" for the team's hierarchy.
De Zerbi, who joined Marseille after leaving Brighton in the summer, took full responsibility for the defeat, saying, "We have difficulties at home, that's clear. I don't know if it's a lack of courage or personality." He had hoped to experience playing at the Stade Velodrome, but the defeat has left him questioning his role in the team. "If the problem is me, I'm ready to leave. I'm not concerned about money; I just want to do what's best for the club," he stated.
It's been a tough start for De Zerbi at Marseille, with the team only winning one of their five home games this season. The Italian has been disappointed with his side's performance at the Stade Velodrome, saying, "Playing here is a privilege, and I want to transfer my passion for football to the players." He referenced their match against PSG, where they played with ten men, but even with a full squad, he was not pleased with their performance. "There are performances that are not good at home," he admitted, while also praising their away performances against Toulouse, Montpellier, and Nantes.
The loss to Auxerre has left Marseille six points behind Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain, and De Zerbi knows the gap could widen to nine points if PSG win their match against Angers on Saturday. While a top-four finish would be an improvement from last season's eighth place, De Zerbi is aware that his time at the club could be cut short. "We can't talk about second place right now," he said, emphasizing the need to give and transmit something to the team. "If I'm the problem, I have to leave. Money is not important; it's the satisfaction of the work that matters to me," he added, showing his dedication to the sport.
As he contemplates his future at Marseille, De Zerbi has nothing but good things to say about his players. "I don't have any complaints about them," he stated, but also made it clear that if he leaves, he will do so with his heart and soul. It's a difficult situation for the Italian manager, but he remains focused on the bigger picture, hoping to make a positive impact on the team before the season ends.
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