2023-09-23 12:45:10
What could be better than a Clasico for a baptism in Ligue 1 for Jacques Abardonado? After the draw conceded against Ajax Amsterdam (3-3), the new interim coach of Olympique de Marseille will lead his first match in the league, against PSG this Sunday evening at 8:45 p.m. at the Parc des Princes.
“For me it’s an opportunity. The schedule means that we face Paris, we will try to be the most efficient. They are one of the best teams in Europe. It’s a joy as a young Marseille player to face the great PSG, hoping to have fun. We’re going there to get a result,” warned the former OM defender in the 2000s.
“Solidarity, desire, mania”
The ex-assistant of Jorge Sampaoli and Marcelino wants to continue the changes made in the Europa League this week, maintaining his 4-3-3. “We know what we have to do. I want a team that looks like me, aggressive and that plays football. (…) Like when I was a player: aggressive in the good sense of the word. I have never taken a red card in 300 Ligue 1 matches, that means what it means,” said the 45-year-old technician.
For this, the Marseille coach will be able to count on his entire group, except Ismaïla Sarr still “in the recovery phase” after his hamstring injury, and Pape Gueye, suspended. “We must not forget that we have a quality group. We have several systems in mind. We have a little idea. We need solidarity, desire, determination,” said Jacques Abardonado, who also assured that the non-departure of Pablo Langoria was “a relief”.
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Present alongside him at the press conference, Valentin Rongier deplored the lack of time the players had to prepare for the match, without wanting to make it an excuse. “You have to go to the Park without complexes, especially given the situation,” explained the former Nantes player, who is particularly wary of Kylian Mbappé. “We won’t be able to open the game as much as against Ajax,” he warned. But we have a plan. »
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