Benjamin Pavard missed out on two OM matches this week. Former international, Rio Mavuba put forward an explanation.
Two matches, two defeats, and several errors for the same man this week for Olympique de Marseille. During the setback conceded on Wednesday against Sporting (2-1, 3rd day of the Champions League) and that of Saturday against Lens (2-1, 9th day of Ligue 1), Benjamin Pavard was involved in all the goals scored by his team. Rio Mavuba commented on this complicated moment.
Former French international now consultant for TF1, the latter raised the subject on Sunday on the set of
Téléfoot. “Sometimes it can be a backlash. He arrived from Inter Milan, he is at OM which is a club where there is a lot of pressure. He was in great demand. » According to the observer, the 2018 world champion would therefore be undergoing his change of team a little late.
But Benjamin Pavard is one element of OM among others and Rio Mavuba added: “A bit like his team, especially when you’re behind, as soon as you make a mistake, it’s unforgiving. » The former LOSC also noticed something about the defender. “We perhaps see him a little less physically well at the end of the match. » However, nothing to worry Mavuba.
Mavuba not worried about Pavard
“He remains a great player. In a season, you can make a mistake once or twice in a few matches. He will have the season he needs. It’s true that when he makes mistakes, it’s paid for in cash, but I have no worries, he will return to a better level of care. » Marseille and its coach, Roberto De Zerbi, hope that this bad patch will not last for Benjamin Pavard.
With its defeat on Saturday evening at Bollaert-Delelis, Marseille has in any case lost two places in the Ligue 1 standings to find itself provisionally third. The reception at Angers on Wednesday could, however, be an opportunity to return to success, and for Benjamin Pavard to regain a little confidence.
