Marseille celebrated a huge 1-0 victory over rivals PSG, marking their first home win against them in 14 years. However, the historic moment was slightly overshadowed when Marseille’s head coach, Roberto De Zerbi, was shown a red card in the final minutes of the intense match.
⚽ A Historic but Controversial Finish
The game, which had been delayed by a day due to bad weather, was a major milestone for Marseille. The celebration was cut short for the coach when he received a second yellow card for his strong reaction to a tackle on the field. The resulting red card means he will be suspended for the upcoming match against Strasbourg.
🗣️ De Zerbi Explains His Actions
In a press conference, Roberto De Zerbi admitted he was “very unhappy” about the situation. He explained that his reaction was a mistake, but clarified that it was about his body language, not his words. “I made a mistake, not in what I said because I didn’t offend anyone,” he acknowledged. De Zerbi mentioned that his passionate response was influenced by a recent match against Real Madrid and his view of a foul by Achraf Hakimi.
⏭️ Looking Ahead to the Suspension
Despite the setback, De Zerbi showed trust in his team and staff. He noted that this was his first red card in France and joked that his average has improved compared to his time in other leagues. On missing the next game, he said, “No one will replace me, I have complete confidence in my assistant.” He added with a light-hearted touch, “The players will be more relaxed, they won’t have me in their ears.”
