The former physical preparer of OM and Al-Nassr, Paolo Rongoni, stresses the importance of complete and uninjured physical preparation for the return to the form of Pierre-Eméric Aubameyang. He insists that the Gabonese striker, despite his age of 36, remains a key figure in the Marseilles locker room and that his success will depend on his ability to return to an intense European pace of work without any difficulty. Rongoni highlights the game intelligence and technical qualities of Aubameyang, while stressing that every detail counts at his age and that his experience should enable him to regain his standards. He also defends the Saudi Pro League level, claiming that there is no significant difference with Ligue 1 in the winter, except in the summer with the strong heats.

At the same time, the article highlights the tremendous transformation of the Ecuadorian club of Independente del Valle, thanks to a strategy focused on training young local talents. This model, inspired by international standards and supported by a partnership with the Aspired Academy, allowed the club to win continental competitions such as the Copa Sudamericana and to see many young players joining the Ecuadorian national selection. This approach, which focuses on early detection, technical requirements and local recruitment, is now an example for many clubs in South America, demonstrating that a coherent and rooted project in its territory can compete with historical mastodons.

Finally, the future of Ismaël Bennacer is at the heart of a turbulent summer. The Algerian midfielder refused an offer from Al-Ittihad, paving the way for a possible return to OM, although AC Milan no longer considers it an indispensable element. OM, who had let Bennacer’s purchase option escape on his previous loan, is considering re-launching the file, but it is complicated by AC Milan’s willingness to include the player in an exchange with the Juventus, including Dusan Vlahovic. The outcome of this case remains uncertain, but OM could try a new approach at the end of August if Bennacer is still in Milan.