OM faced Brest on Sunday night at the Vélodrome stadium, with a remarkable return to the field: that of Captain Leonardo Balerdi. The Argentinean defender, returning after an injury that took him away from the field for nearly a month, shared his impressions in the mixed zone after victory 4-1. A match marked by a strong reaction from the team after having conceded a goal, an element that Balerdi quickly addressed. “The game was good. We were a little disappointed with the goal, but then it went well,” the defender said. He also highlighted the team’s response after the goal, a point he appreciated: “I appreciated our reaction. The last four matches are finals. We did the right thing and we’re happy.” This victory against Brest is important in the race in European squares, and Balerdi is satisfied with the attitude of his team.

Regarding his return to the field after a month of absence, Balerdi expressed a shared feeling between fear and reassurance. “We have good kines, good doctors, and we’ve worked a lot,” he explained. Although he admitted that he had a little doubt when he returned, he soon found that he had no pain: “I was a little afraid, not 100% trust, but I didn’t get hurt.”

Another important topic addressed by Balerdi was the tactical change by coach Roberto De Zerbi. OM moved to 4-3-3 training, and the captain confirmed that the decision was shared within the group. “We agreed 100%, I thought the same as him,” he said, stressing the unity and understanding of the group around this new organization. According to him, the coach wanted to put the players in the best possible conditions: We need to be more careful, more attentive."

The next challenge for OM will be the match in Lille next Sunday, a direct opponent for places in Europe. The defender quickly approached this crucial game. “We’re going to prepare this game like the others. If we win, it can change everything,” he said, stressing the importance of this meeting for the rest of the season. With a winning mentality and an increasing number of