Beye’s decision is all the more significant as it comes in the context of a crowded infirmary in Marseille. The Phocaeans already have to cope without Hamed Traoré, Igor Paixão or Amine Gouiri, all off due to injury. In this context, Nwaneri seemed the ideal candidate to liven up the game, but the coach made other choices.
By keeping a player of Nwaneri’s caliber on the bench despite the injury crisis, the coach underlines the importance of ethics in training. By favoring more visible elements during the week’s sessions, Beye sends a clear message to the locker room about the standards required at the club.
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