Roberto De Zerbi Stands Up for Leonardo Balerdi’s Talents and Contributions

Tomorrow, Olympique de Marseille will travel to Nice for the 13th round of Ligue 1. With Nayef Aguerd unavailable, Roberto De Zerbi is likely to rely on Benjamin Pavard and Leonardo Balerdi for the central defense. This presents an opportunity for the Marseille coach to emphasize the importance of the Argentine defender, despite his fluctuating status earlier in the season due to inconsistent performances.

“He is still an important starting player. He is the captain of our team, and nothing has changed since the beginning of the season. It’s true that he had ups and downs early on, but he performed well in Madrid. This season is significant for him as well. We need to be at 100% on all fronts. We want to go all the way in every competition. My only concern is injuries. We have a strong team. It’s my responsibility to get them to play. When we are at full strength, our quality is really very high,” he stated in a press conference.