The Olympique de Marseille was widely (4-1) against Brest on Sunday night in Ligue 1. At the press conference, Roberto De Zerbi reviewed his decision to change his game system from 3-4-3 to 4-3-3, and the reasons for this choice. Questioned after the match, De Zerbi stressed the importance of victory: “All matches are important. It’s always important to win, especially when there’s a big stake at the key. I have especially seen the bright and enlightened eye of my players, this is what I like most about this victory,” he explained.

The Italian technician said that he had considered this system change from the previous meeting: “from the first half against Montpellier”, because he had observed a team “passive, not energetic, who did not take initiatives”. The reflection continued during the Easter holidays: “I thought about it throughout Easter. Change when you’re second, 55 points in 30 games, second best attack in the championship, I didn’t know if it was a fair choice or a risk I took. I’m a tactic patient, but I don’t think we win a game based on whether we play three or four. According to him, “this is not the difference.”

De Zerbi also said: “It wasn’t a poker hit, nor Russian roulette.” Regarding OM’s tactical future, De Zerbi remains open: “I think we’ll continue on three, it’s the best system given our characteristics. But tonight, changing allowed us to put Luis Henrique on the left, to get Mason Greenwood out of the axis, from the bottling”. The shift to a four-sided defence also benefited the sides: “It also frees the corridors at Garcia and Murillo, which are hyper sharp and dynamic in these positions. That is all that motivated me to make these changes. It wasn’t a poker blow, it wasn’t Russian roulette. I told my players earlier this week, it was ready.” Satisfied with the result, Marseille coach recognizesNevertheless