Can a status vacillate after a counter-performance chain? This is the question that arises today for Leonardo Balerdi.
Captain and essential framework of theOlympique de Marseillethe Argentinian defender saw a very delicate start to the season. In great difficulty with his club, Balerdi was still the author of a blunder with his selection during this international break.
Leonardo Balerdi (Olympique de Marseille), against Valence on July 29.
A trajectory that is combined with an increasingly delicate context for the oldest player in the wardrobe, since the arrivals of Nayef Aguerd and Benjamin Pavard have strengthened competition in central defense. So can Argentinian be downgraded?
De Zerbi flies to the rescue of Balerdi
Asked about the subject, Roberto de Zerbi did not go by four paths. The Italian technician supported his player. “Balerdi had a very difficult start to the season but he remains the indisputable captain and a very important player. When my players are in trouble, I try to be even closer to them and warm ”launched OM coach.
“He is someone I really like and who is exemplary. Apart from the mistakes he made on the ground, an OM supporter must be proud to have Balerdi. He will be on the bench when he should be and will play when he deserves it. But he is a player who is decisive for us ” concluded the Italian.
