Zerbi’s Marseille Roberto coach feels that his players should have been more courageous in a 2-1 defeat against real MadridAlthough the second penalty kick granted to the Merengues was “shameful”.
The Italian coach of Zerbi did not hide his disappointment after a defeat of 2-1 Champions League against real Madrid Tuesday.
His team took the lead in the minute 22 thanks to a goal from the former Juventus star, Timothy Weah, but a Kylian Mbappé atmosphere gave the three points to the Merengues.
De Zerbi reacts to the loss of Marseille against Real Madrid
Roberto de Zerbi (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst / Getty Images)
He is sure to say that De Zerbi feels real Madrid Did not deserve the second penalty kick, awarded at the minute 80.
“Incredible, never, never (a penalty),” the Italian told CBS Sports.
“I think you know better than me. When the game is on, they create so much noise. It’s incredible. I don’t want to create controversy, but it’s never a penalty.”
“Incredible … it’s never a penalty.” 🗣️ Roberto de Zerbi weighs after the defeat of Marseille against Real Madrid and the penalty that sealed it 👀 Pic.twitter.com/7aflqpbiie – CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@cbssportsgolazo) September 16, 2025
“I’m upset because we go there go gotten a full result, Even a win. My team has many players, new ones too. I Know it’s not easy to find the proper connection between the players and the playing style, but I belief we could havee something More. Conference, Speaking in Italian (via Gazzetta).
De Zerbi: “shameful” penalty granted to Real Madrid
Bradford, England – August 3: Roberto de Zerbi Manager of Olympique Marseille During the friendly match of pre-season between Sunderland and Olympic Marseille At the Stade of the University of Bradford on August 3, 2024 in Bradford, England. (Photo of Nigel Roddis / Getty Images)
“I also told players. So as not to criticize them. I love my players and I will always defend them. For the quality they have, I think we were too shy and frightened when we entered the field. Then we played better afterwards. I’m sorry that we didn’t try to win the game after Carvajal’s red card.
“It’s only the beginning of September, the season will last until May, and if we want to make an additional effort, it was time to take risks.
“For me, the penalty kick is shameful. The second kick was nonexistent. I am sorry. I would have said even if it was in my favor.”
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