In the fifth round match of the UEFA Champions League, the teams Marseille and Newcastle United will meet. The head coach of Marseille, Roberto De Zerbi, provided comments on the preparation for this important game.
Expectations for the match
Roberto De Zerbi noted that Newcastle is a strong team with a powerful roster and an experienced coach. "This is a physically strong team that has good players on the wings and in attack," he emphasized.
The coach also stressed that the match will not be decisive in terms of the standings: "Last year we saw that everything was decided in the last matches. We need to earn points; we don't have enough," De Zerbi remarked.
Injuries in the squad
Unfortunately, the team has suffered a setback, as key defender Nayef Aguerd is sidelined for a month due to a recurring injury. This indicates the difficult conditions for replacing such an important player who has a significant impact on the game.
"We will focus on those we have. We need to show an excellent game and win," the coach emphasized.
Key points of the match
De Zerbi highlighted two key aspects that the team needs to focus on: defending well and being effective in attack. He also expressed hope for the progress of young players, particularly Mason Greenwood, who is showing good results.
The match between Marseille and Newcastle will take place this week at Marseille's home stadium. The coach is confident that the team is ready for the challenges and believes in the abilities of his players.
