According to reports from ICI Provence, Olympique de Marseille will convene a crisis meeting with supporters, players, coaching staff, and club executives on Monday at the Commanderie training facility.
This gathering is a response to increasing unrest among supporter groups, who have formally requested talks following Marseille’s elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Club Brugge on Wednesday night. The club has agreed to this meeting in hopes of alleviating the growing tensions during a challenging time.
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Supporter representatives are anticipated to meet with key club figures, including head coach Roberto De Zerbi, board members, and first-team players.
While the meeting was prompted by the recent European exit, other pressing issues will likely be addressed. Marseille conceded a late equalizer against Paris FC over the weekend, and a training altercation between Geoffrey Kondogbia and Arthur Vermeeren has been reported by La Provence.
Michael Amir Murillo asked to leave the club
De Zerbi has found himself at the center of a particularly tumultuous week. The Italian coach has reportedly engaged in discussions with the club’s leadership regarding a possible exit, and La Provence indicates he vocally criticized Amir Murillo over defensive mistakes that led to goals. As a result, Murillo has been relegated to the reserve team and has allegedly been instructed to seek a new club before the transfer window closes.
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This incident follows earlier internal conflicts from the summer, including a training-ground altercation involving Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe, both of whom have since departed the club. After a strong start to the season, Marseille now appears to be facing another bout of instability.
The timing of this meeting is crucial, as Marseille is set to play Stade Rennais on Tuesday in the Coupe de France round of 16, followed by a trip to Paris on Sunday to take on Paris Saint-Germain in Le Classique.
GFFN | George Boxall