On Saturday, Olympique de Marseille dominated Pau (3-0 the final result, ed.) in a friendly. According to the specialized website The Phocéenthe coach of the Ligue 2 club, Nicolas Usaispoke about his impressions of coach Roberto De Zerbi’s contribution to OM’s game.
“From what we understand, it is a team with well-established principles, especially on the release of the ball and the desire to seek control on the wings. In the second half we had a lot of difficulties because we did not have the ball. It is only a preparation match for the start of the season, but I had a great impression of the principles of the game. I think that today they did not complete their market, but for me it is a great thing that this coach has arrived in Marseille, there will be a real identity of the game”, said Usaï.
These are the first words of the coach after his announcement, released to the club’s official channels: “I am very happy to join Olympique Marseille, I felt a strong desire to join this club. The history and prestige that surround OM, the passion and fervor of its supporters, the seriousness and enthusiasm shown to me by Frank, Pablo and Medhi were decisive in my decision to undertake this exciting challenge. I can’t wait to sit on the bench of the Orange Vélodrome, this time as coach of OM, and help the club regain the rank that Marseille deserves.”