Mehdhi Benatia, the sports director of the Olympique de Marseille, spoke about the recent altercation between Adrien Rabiot and Emran Rowe during a training session, during an interview given to RMC. He stressed the importance of the values of seriousness and discipline that the club expects from its players, insisting that these requirements apply to all levels of the institution, from players to young people to staff and supporters. Benatia has clearly stated that discipline is a top priority, a message that he regularly conveys, in particular by engaging with the young people of the training centre to inculcate these fundamental principles.

Benatia acknowledged that incidents may occur during training, but stressed the need to react firmly to such overflows. He expressed his disappointment at the Rabiot-Rowe incident, stressing that it is crucial to set an example and maintain irreproachable behaviour. However, he qualified his criticism by acknowledging that difficulties can be an integral part of the sport process, and that the club may not achieve its original goals.

Despite potential sporting difficulties, Benatia reaffirmed that discipline and discipline remain paramount for the Olympique de Marseille. He recalled that the club must remain guided by these values at all levels, with a focus on collective cohesion and collective seriousness before immediate results. This strong message to his team marks an important milestone as the season enters a crucial phase, highlighting management’s commitment to maintaining a framework based on integrity and professionalism.

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