During OM’s victorious match against Brest (4-1), the decisions taken by Roberto De Zerbi sparked many discussions among the consultants. Walid Acherchour, an analyst for DAZN, praised the Italian coach’s efforts to relaunch his team after a difficult period. Against Brest, De Zerbi opted for a four-way defence, a pay-for tactical choice despite the difficulties encountered at the beginning of the game. Tactical adjustment helped stabilize the team.

Walid Acherchour explains that “De Zerbi’s choices were not perfect, Brest posed difficulties to OM. But I appreciate his approach, he has to adapt and talk to his players. He felt that after the results crisis, it was the right time to play four.” This tactical change has allowed players such as Henrique and Greenwood to express their offensive potential further.

De Zerbi also took the initiative to organise an internship in Italy before this important meeting. The aim was to strengthen the group’s cohesion, weakened by a series of poor results. This decision was decisive in the collective performance against Brest. Thanks to these strong choices, De Zerbi managed to remobilize his staff and send a strong signal towards the end of the season. OM thus regains confidence at a time when important deadlines are approaching.