Balerdi makes announcement on his future after Monaco
Following OM’s brilliant victory over AS Monaco (2-3) on Sunday evening, Leonard Balerdi attributed to his future in Marseille.
A week after beating rival Lyon at the Stade Vélodrome, OM are back in the race for the podium by winning on the lawn of AS Monaco on Sunday evening. Before the kick-off of this meeting, the men ofIgor Tudor knew that they would not spend the world truce on the podium. On the other hand, they wanted to put pressure on Stade Rennais (3rd). Above all, the Marseillais had to show that when the championship resumes, after the World Cup, they will still be in the race to win a qualifying place for the next Champions League.
OM Mercato: Leonardo Balerdi is not thinking of leaving Marseille
For that, OM needed a success. It’s chosen done! Led in the second half, the Olympians found the necessary resources to overthrow the Monegasques at the very end of the game (2-3). They go on vacation with peace of mind. However, the Marseille defense once again showed shortcomings during this meeting, with a Leonard Balerdi which no longer seems to be in great shape.
Widely used at Olympique de Marseille since the start of the season, the Argentinian defender begins to fall back into his ways. Not very often concentrated and unlucky, the former Borussia Dortmund player was once again guilty on the penalty awarded to the Monegasques. He was also absent on ASM’s second goal. His defensive mistakes are beginning to raise doubts about his effectiveness, especially since the principal concerned was regularly cited on the start during the last transfer window.
Whatever, Leonard Balerdi does not think of a departure from OM. He reiterated his wish to register for the duration in Marseille. “Do I see myself in the long term at OM? Yes. I have been here for two and a half years. If I can finish my contract here, it’s something well chosen. I like the stadium, the supporters. I want to win something here”he named in remarks reported by Maritima Medias. For now, Leonardo Balerdi is happy at OM and still retains the confidence of his coach. The proof is that he is the second most used player by Igor Tudor this season, with 21 games played in all competitions.