OM: Roberto De Zerbi hails Aubameyang
Olympique de Marseille head coach Roberto De Zerbi was full of praise Saturday night for Gabonese international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Clearly, Roberto De Zerbi is a happy man since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's return. Coming off the bench last night against Sevilla FC in a friendly, the former Arsenal striker is eagerly awaited by everyone in the Bouches-du-Rhône — especially his coach.
At the end of the 1-1 draw at the Vélodrome, Roberto De Zerbi expressed his overall satisfaction with his squad's performance. Speaking to the press, the manager even gave his full backing to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. "Aubameyang really wanted to come back. It hurt us when he left. I wanted to send him on alone tonight so he could feel the love from the fans. He's still in great shape, and that doesn't take anything away from Gouiri, who still has the advantage. We might even see them both together." he said.
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