After OM's victory against Aston Villa, the Marseille coach insisted on the importance of all his attackers for the coming season, to cope with a busy calendar.
Olympique de Marseille concluded its pre-season on a good note by winning a great success against Aston Villa (3-1), Saturday at the Vélodrome. Double scorer against the Villans, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang immediately revives the debate on the holder at the new number position for the coming season.
With the presence of the Gabonese, but also those of Amine Gouiri, one of Roberto de Zerbi's privileged options, as well as Neal Maupay, the Marseille coach has a complete offensive arsenal to approach the 2024-25 exercise. Asked about this subject, the Italian was limpid as to the competition which promises to be between his attackers.
“We will need everyone”
“They may be able to play together, but in my head there is little hierarchy. We are going to play 43 or 44 games at least this season, maybe even more if we advance in the French Cup and the Champions League, so we will need everyone. I cannot give percentages, but it is certain that Rabiot, Højbjerg, Balerd, Greenwood will probably play more than others. I therefore do not ask myself the question of the hierarchy ”explained RDZ.
OM will actually have to count on all its men to take the distance this season. After a year without European Cup, the vice-champion of France finds the Champions League, in an unprecedented format launched in 2024-25, promising a demanding calendar and calling for maximum involvement of the entire Marseille workforce.
