De Zerbi Praises Marseille’s Progress Against Defensive Teams

Marseille’s match against Le Havre began in a familiar fashion, with the visitors adopting a defensive stance at the Vélodrome. However, De Zerbi’s squad managed to find ways through the compact midfield. Valentin Rongier initiated the scoring with a powerful shot, leading to a flurry of goals against an unprepared Le Havre side.

In the post-match press conference, Roberto De Zerbi expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance against Le Havre’s defensive setup. The Italian coach noted, “We’re making strides against teams that employ a low block. These matches require vertical play, patience, and quality.”

De Zerbi praised his team’s game understanding, highlighting their ability to circulate the ball effectively and mix in long-range attempts. He also commended their quick reactions to losing possession, with players like Rabiot and Rongier showing energy in regaining the ball.

“The match tempo isn’t solely dictated by those in possession,” De Zerbi explained. “It’s also influenced by how swiftly we recover the ball when we lose it.”

Marseille’s 5-1 victory over Le Havre following the international break has narrowed the gap between them and league leaders Paris Saint-Germain to seven points. The win also propelled them two points ahead of AS Monaco in the standings.