De Zerbi Clarifies Aguerd's Fitness: "He's Better Now; I Substituted Him Against Toulouse Because He Asked"

Roberto De Zerbi, coach of Olympique Marseille, provided an update on the physical condition of his Moroccan international defender, who was substituted in the 76th minute against Toulouse. The player is still experiencing lower back pain.

De Zerbi stated, “Yes, he is better now. If I substituted him, it was only because he asked me to. The same applies to Emerson, who had been asking to be substituted since the start of the second half.”

He continued, “Had he not asked, I would not have changed him. The team lacked energy in the first half, and all the decisions we make are aimed at maintaining dynamism within the squad until the end.”

De Zerbi concluded, “We are constantly monitoring his condition, and we will make choices that serve the team's best interests and ensure the players' readiness for upcoming matches.”