Marseille: OM legend Samir Nasri wonders about the sidelining of Chancel Mbemba
On Wednesday evening, Olympique de Marseille began their season with a defeat against Panathinaikos in the third preliminary round of the Champions League. But what particularly challenged observers was the non-tenure of Chancel Mbemba, pillar of the Marseille defense the previous season.
This decision aroused misunderstanding among many fans, but also among the emblematic former OM player, Samir Nasri. On social networks, he expressed his astonishment at this sidelining of Mbemba since last season.
“Can someone explain to me why Mbemba hasn’t played since last season?” Nasri tweeted.
Since the arrival of coach Marcelino, Mbemba has been little used, even in pre-season games. This raises questions about his future with the Marseille team, especially as clubs from Saudi Arabia are interested in him.
It is undeniable that Mbemba was one of the key elements of the OM defense last season, and his absence during this crucial match in Greece raised many questions. Fans and observers are questioning the reasons for this decision, and the pressure is likely to mount for coach Marcelino.
Meanwhile, Chancel Mbemba will have to deal with speculation over his future in the coming days. Let’s hope that this situation will be quickly clarified and that we will see the Congolese player again on the pitch, where he will be able to demonstrate his immense talent and his importance within the OM team.
The dismissal of Chancel Mbemba remains a mystery to many people, but one thing is certain: his talent and his impact on the game of OM cannot be denied. Let’s hope this situation is quickly resolved so that Mbemba can continue to contribute to the success of the Marseille team