In great difficulty against Paris Saint-Germain (0-3) in Ligue 1 and against Annecy (2-2, 6-7 pens) in the Coupe de France, the central defender of Olympique de Marseille Leonardo Balerdi (24 years old, 26 games in L1 of the season) a total of the same retained and Rennes holder status (1-0) this Sunday in the league. Inviting to explain this decision at a press conference, Marseille coach Igor Tudor justified himself very simply.

« Why? Because I believe in him. He is one of the best, » analyzes the Croatian technician. And indeed, the Argentinian, not 6.5/10 by the reaction of Maxi(Site notre bureau spécialisé) (see Debrief and Notes here), living up to the confidence of his coach.