De Zerbi After 'Heavy' PSG Defeat: 'We Will Speak With Benatia to See What We Can Do'

09 February 2026at15:26

Olympique Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi confirmed he would speak with former Moroccan international and current sporting director Mehdi Benatia regarding the "heavy" defeat the team suffered against Paris Saint-Germain.

Olympique Marseille endured a crushing 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in a match played yesterday, Sunday, as part of the 21st round of the French League at the Parc des Princes stadium.

Following the match, De Zerbi stated in a press conference: "We apologize to our fans. We will speak with Benatia to see what we can do. This defeat is very painful, especially in this manner."

It is worth noting that Nayef Aguerd was absent from Olympique Marseille due to injury, while Achraf Hakimi did not participate for Paris Saint-Germain due to suspension.

Q&A

Why were Nayef Aguerd and Achraf Hakimi absent from the PSG vs. Marseille match?

Nayef Aguerd did not feature for Olympique Marseille due to an injury, while Achraf Hakimi was unavailable for Paris Saint-Germain as he was serving a suspension for the French League fixture.

What was coach Roberto De Zerbi's immediate reaction to Olympique Marseille's heavy defeat by PSG?

Following the 5-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain, Olympique Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi expressed deep pain and apologized to fans, confirming plans to discuss the team's situation with sporting director Mehdi Benatia.