Roberto De Zerbi is looking to relocate Marseille's training sessions in Italy as he desperately pushes for a Champions League qualification.
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De Zerbi look to relocate Marseille to Italy Under pressure to qualify for Champions LeagueMarseille face Montpellier on Saturday Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Marseille suffered their fourth defeat in their last five Ligue 1 matches last weekend as they went down 3-0 against AS Monaco. The humiliating defeat saw the club go down to third position on the league table. With only three clubs guaranteed to qualify for the Champions League next season from France, De Zerbi's side are running the risk of missing out on a European slot as they enjoy a slender one-point lead over fourth-placed Lyon.
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De Zerbi has faced criticism for the team's sudden dip in form and is now under extreme pressure as the management wants them to battle for Champions League qualification. According to , the Italian coach is reportedly considering a multi-week training camp away from their La Commanderie training ground and could relocate the team to Italy to retain the player's focus until the end of the 2024-25 campaign.
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Along with De Zerbi, star player and ex-Manchester United winger Mason Greenwood has also been criticised by the French media for his 'nonchalant' performance against Monaco.
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Les Olympiens are all set to face Montpellier next on Saturday, April 19, at Stade Velodrome in a crucial Ligue 1 fixture.
