LILLE, France — Roberto De Zerbi, di head coach for Olympique de Marseille, don show determination ahead of im team clash against Lille this Saturday, May 3, for di 32nd round of Ligue 1. Di match go kick off at 20:45 CAT, and e fit get major impact on di race for Champions League qualification.
De Zerbi come address di media on Friday via video call and express im belief say di team ready to showcase their form after a successful training week in Rome. “Yes, I miss you all. We work well during dis time, and we show plenty enthusiasm during our last game against Brest. This tough period maybe be what we need to push forward again,” he talk.
Dis match dey crucial for Marseille, as dem dey aim for di Champions League spot. De Zerbi talk say, “We no fit just take one point. Lille na tough team wey dey get good results in di league and Champions League. We must play with confidence and aim for victory.” He also talk about di tactical plans, saying, “We get a good chance with three defenders against dem two attackers. Dis will give us numerical advantage.”
On top tactics, di coach clarify say di best system for dis season na 3-2-2, but he fit adjust based on di players’ capabilities. He mention say, “I prefer to play with two wingers and two central defenders, but e depend on di players’ skills.” He also highlight di uncertainty regarding Pol Lirola’s fitness for di match, stating, “We go see in di morning. Everybody else dey okay.”
Di coach also praise Amine Gouiri, saying, “Gouiri na very strong player, and no be only now he dey shine. We always dey prepare well for strong opponents. Dis match go force us to step up our game.”
Geoffrey Kondogbia, one of di players, echo di sentiments of di coach. He noted say dis match na important test, saying, “Lille na experienced team. They don dey work together for many years. We respect dem, but our intention na to win dis weekend.”
Di buildup to di match dey generate excitement as di fans dey hope say dis clash go help secure their place in di Champions League next season. As di match dey approach, di significance no go down, with fans and players alike ready to give their best.
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