In recent weeks, Olympique de Marseille has been navigating a difficult period following their Champions League exit after a 3-0 defeat to Club Bruges. The French vice-champions have been inconsistent, securing only two wins, suffering two losses, and drawing one match in their last five encounters.

This Sunday, Roberto De Zerbi’s squad is set to face Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes in a highly anticipated clash. Maxime Chanot has openly questioned the Italian coach’s ability to lead the team to victory against the capital’s club, even suggesting that he could perform better in the role.

Criticism and ambition: Chanot’s bold statement

“De Zerbi is an actor,” Chanot remarked, criticizing the coach’s inability to formulate a strategy to defeat PSG. “He says he doesn’t have the formula to beat them and claims he’s not a chef. So, what’s he getting paid for? Give me his contract, I know how to do it. He’s beaten them before. Why say otherwise? Because he’s avoiding responsibility, he knows the situation with Marseille, and he himself can’t predict how his team will perform,” the former New York City FC defender asserted during an interview on After Foot on RMC.

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  • Marseille’s current form: Inconsistency with two wins, two losses, and one draw in their last five matches.
  • Upcoming challenge: Facing PSG at the Parc des Princes.
  • Chanot’s critique: Questions De Zerbi’s ability and offers his own services.