Dieng, PSG, Monaco… Igor Tudor’s press conference — foot11.com
L’Olympic Marseille receive AS Monaco this Saturday evening (9 p.m.) at the Stade Vélodrome. A very important match for the podium. The Phocaeans have the opportunity to outrun the Monegasques of Philippe Clément. Before this clash, OM coach Igor Tudor was at a press conference.
Tudor on Monaco
Igor Tudor first sent a journalist for a question about the transfer window, but also about the Coupe de France match against PSG. “You don’t respect the importance of the match against Monaco. There is a big game and the first things I talk about are the transfer window and the Coupe de France“, he answered curtly. It was in particular a question of Bamba Dieng, on the departure.I’m not talking about the transfer window today. Neither arrivals nor departures, I mean the match against Monaco” did he declare.
In front of the press, Igor Tudor obviously mentioned the upcoming meeting between OM and Monaco. Five points separate the two teams at kick-off, in favor of the Marseille club. Thus, the Marseillais could distance themselves considerably from the Monegasques.
“The match was weird. With an almost empty stadium, Amine’s injury… But we grew with this match. Monaco are a great team, at the same level as us”, explained the Croatian. The players are convinced of what we are doing and are having a good time right now, it’s a good thing for the coach”. Asked about his relationship with the Marseille public, Tudor did not want to get into the controversy and said he was focused on the upcoming matches.
“I don’t go out a lot. And when I go out, I wear a cap and glasses so I’m quite discreet. It’s true that our supporters are demanding but also beautiful to see. We depend on the results, and the love of the fans too.
Igor Tudor at a press conference
Lopez uncertain, Clauss could return
In addition, Igor Tudor gave an update on the forces present. “Samuel Gigot makes good matches, he had a click in his head” also highlighted the Croatian coach, who gave news of Paul Lopez. “Pau has a little discomfort, nothing too bad. We will assess the situation tomorrow.“, thus confirming that the Spanish goalkeeper is uncertain for the meeting against ASM.
Injured against Montpellier on January 2, Jonathan Clauss could make his return to competition. Even if his presence in the group is not yet stopped. “We’ll see tomorrow, he may be called“clarified Igor Tudor.