Marseille’s plan was to give Roberto de Zerbi what he needed to challenge the scrutinised giant Paris Saint-Germain.
Recently, the former Brighton manager became available on the market and now the chaos continues, reasonably right after Saturday’s 2 – 2 match at the Orange Vélodrome against Strasbourg came the message that it is over for the sporting director as well.
The game started well for Marseille with goals from Mason Greenwood and Amine Gouiri in the first half, then it turned around in the second.
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The mood was very bad among the home crowd on Saturday Marseille lost a 2-0 lead to 2-2, partly after a goal by Sweden’s Sebastian Nanasi. (And a penalty at the end of the game).
On Instagram, Mehdi Benatia announced his decision:
“You know my honesty and openness; Therefore, considering the tensions surrounding the management, I have actually submitted (and not proposed) my resignation, because in my opinion the club always comes before individuals, and I do not want my presence to become an obstacle or a burden to the organization and development.”
Marseille are in fourth place in Ligue 1
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Roberto de Zerbi has reportedly been offered the job as interim Tottenham manager, but he wants something permanent. – I think he will be back in the Premier League reasonably soon.
