Roberto De Zerbi is considering leaving Olympique de Marseille after a dismal 3-1 home loss to AJ Auxerre. This latest defeat marks the second time this season Marseille has trailed by three goals at halftime, a stark contrast to their impressive away record, where they’ve won five out of six games ¹ ².
De Zerbi expressed his frustration, stating, “If I’m the problem, I’m ready to leave. I’ll leave the money and hand back my contract.” He emphasized that playing at the Velodrome is a privilege, and he can’t seem to translate what he sees in training and away games to home performances ¹ ².
Marseille’s struggles at home are alarming, with only one win in five league games. They’ve also lost two consecutive home games for the first time since February 2023 ². The team’s current standing is second in Ligue 1, but they’re six points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain ¹ ².
Key Statistics:
- Home Record: One win in five league games
- Away Record: Five wins out of six games
- League Standing: Second place, six points behind Paris Saint-Germain
- Consecutive Home Losses: Two, for the first time since February 2023 ¹ ²