The probable line-up of OM against Ajaccio
Barring a last-minute glitch, an eleven is taking shape for the reception of the Ajaccio red lantern, this Saturday at the Vélodrome (5 p.m.).
While Clauss and Guendouzi are forfeited, Tudor should take advantage of this match to breathe some players like Sanchez, Bailly, Harit, Ünder and Veretout. All of them started against Sporting and could also start on Wednesday in Lisbon.
Tudor was satisfied with his attacking trio in Angers and should therefore renew it. The Olympian coach would therefore make seven changes from the starting XI which faced Sporting on Tuesday. A way to concern its entire workforce, in particular certain important players in the locker room like Rongier, Payet or Gerson.
The probable composition of l’OM: Lopez – Mbemba, Balerdi, Gigot – Kabore, Rongier, Gueye, Tavares – Gerson, Suarez, Payet.
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End of the OM press conference before the reception of Ajaccio
It’s over for the press conference of Leonado Balerdi and Igor Tudor before the duel between OM and Ajaccio at the Stade Vélodrome.
Igor Tudor on the confidence of OM the risk of overconfidence against Ajaccio
“It’s a nice thing to have a full stadium, it’s stimulating because there is a symbiosis between us and the public. Against Ajaccio or Paris, it’s the same three points. We have to be 100%, there You always have to give the maximum and not 90% or 95%. You have to keep humility and respect for each opponent. That’s what’s important.”
Igor Tudor sur Dieng
“I’ve always believed in the quality of Bamba Dieng. He’s part of the squad. He’s one of our three forwards along with Sanchez and Luis Suarez. Everyone will get playing time.”
Igor Tudor sur Balerdi
“He has one or two games below his abilities. He had a shoulder problem and after that he played some good games. We had offers and I wanted him to stay. .”
Igor Tudor sur Franck Ribéry
“He has always been one of my favorite players. He has a beauty in the execution of his gestures. I wish him the best in his journey which will be as beautiful as the one already known.”
Igor Tudor sur Nuno Tavares
“He’s a good boy, a professional player. A bit shy still off the pitch but not on the pitch. He’s a great player and I think he can still grow in some details like when and where well. play. And if he improves further, he will be one of the best in the world.”
Igor Tudor on his relationship with fans
“I always try to be myself and do my job for the good of the team. It’s always better to be appreciated. The season is long, you have to be consistent and keep a good job throughout. throughout the season.”
Igor Tudor on his celebration with Payet after Harit’s goal
“No, it was just the emotion, a moment of sharing. I saw him very happy when I turned and I was happy too. It was a beautiful moment of exchange.”
Igor Tudor on his coaching style during talks
“This question is quite a long topic, there would be a lot to say during a chat. I try to prepare something to say to the x players. There are plenty of times when we can talk before the match. “
Igor Tudor gives reassuring news from Clauss and Guendouzi
Does he intend to recover them on Wednesday against Sporting? “Yes !”
Igor Tudor on injuries and form for Ajaccio
“Mattéo Guendouzi received a blow but it’s not serious like Jonathan Clauss, we should recover them against Sporting. Against Ajaccio it’s an important match. There are three points to take even if it’s a trap match facing the last.
Finished for Balerdi, Tudor arrives
It’s over for Leonardo Balerdi. On to Igor Tudor in a few moments.
Balerdi on the Champions League and the chances of qualifying
“The last time I played in the Champions League, we made a lot of mistakes. It’s harder in the Champions League if you give the opponent a gift. Sporting gave us a chance. Victory is the most important thing even if we had played the other two games well. We have three points and we can think of qualifying for the round of 16.”
Balerdi on his status at OM
“I don’t feel like a starter because there are good defenders. I have to force myself to earn a place in the eleven.”
Balerdi on winning at OM
“I spoke with Bologna, I spoke with my family but I said that I want to stay here in Marseille. The people who speak it hurt me but I want to play in Marseille, I want to play there. Champions League.”
Balerdi on the title fight against PSG
“Yes I think there is the possibility. We are close. We have to keep doing all the things well. They are very strong and we cannot afford to lose points. We have to win all the points possible and then we’ll see.”
Balerdi on the World Cup and the representation of the selection and Messi in Argentina
They talked about Mbemba and Bailly
“I listen to them because they are great defenders. Samuel Gigot too. I listen to everything they tell me.”
Balerdi on Tudor’s contribution to defense
“He helps us and that’s good. I already knew that when I was little. Igor Tudor does the same thanks to his experience. Tudor gives us defenders a lot of advice.”
Balerdi on OM’s fabulous start to the season
“There is no fear of losing. We have to think game after game. We have to think about the Ajaccio game. We had a very good start to the season but other teams had extraordinary starts to the season. “
Balerdi on his role with others
“When you have confidence it’s easier to help others. I have to have confidence first and then help my teammates.
Balerdi on Tudor
“I feel better in training. The coach’s confidence is very important. He has helped me a lot at the moment. I know that in Verona he had already released players who had taken a yellow and were in pain played in the first half. I understood the change he had made against Lille. He did not realize that I could have been whistled, he had replaced me before half-time instinctively.
Balerdi on Haaland’s congratulations and the call to come to OM
“He’s a friend of mine from Dortmund. He’s professional, I like how he works. I watched how he did and tried to do the same. It would be nice if he came here, it wouldn’t be bad .”
Balerdi on his positioning in the defense at 3
“I find myself better in the center but when the coach tells me to play on the left or on the right I have to do it for the team. I have to improve on the left and on the right. In the center I feel very good because that I have more time to see things and better help the team in my positioning. I have more control.”
Balerdi on his complicated moments
“I feel good now. It’s been tough because I play for my family and the fans. But that’s football. I listen to my family, my friends, my team-mates. I feel very, very good.”
Balerdi on OM supporters
“We are second behind Paris and we have to think about the victory against Ajaccio. It’s important to win to fight for the title. The fans are important to us. When the stadium is empty it’s more difficult when the The opponent scores. We need them. Behind closed doors it was not good. We need the supporters.”
Balerdi on his current form
“I feel very good. The last match was important for me and for the team. We needed it. My goal was very important for me.”
Tudor and Balerdi’s oonf will start soon
A few more minutes of patience before seeing Igor Tudor and Leonardo Balerdi present themselves to the press. The Croatian coach and the Argentine defender will speak before the reception of Ajaccio at the Vélodrome.
OM want to chain a second consecutive success in L1 after that won in Angers during the 9th day.
The return of the public to the Velodrome
If the Vélodrome stadium was hit behind closed doors on Tuesday evening in the Champions League, it will be very full on Saturday for the reception of the Corsican team.
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After their victory in the Champions League on Tuesday in a Vélodrome behind closed doors against Sporting Portugal (4-1), OM return to their stadium and their public this Saturday (5 p.m.), for the reception of AC Ajaccio during the 10th day of Ligue 1. Igor Tudor and Leonardo Balerdi will hold a press conference this Friday at 2.30 p.m.