Guendouzi’s big update on his playing time!

Confined to a substitute role in recent weeks, Mattéo Guendouzi could leave OM at the end of the season. Present at a press conference, the midfielder spoke about his drop in playing time.

By choosing to line up Valentin Rongier and Jordan Veretout in front of the defense, Igor Tudor sentenced Mattéo Guendouzi to the bench or to a position that is not his. Placed a notch higher in the right midfield position, the former Gunner was logically less efficient there, but his last two comebacks against Auxerre and Lens were very encouraging.

A situation which had all the same led Guendouzi to discuss his case with the sports director of OM, Javier Ribalta: “Yes, I had a discussion with Ribaltasaid the midfielder at a press conference. As many players have discussions with their sporting director. The discussion will remain private. I have always been sincere, I say things face to face. It’s a normal discussion, as few have discussions with their director.”

“I’m not asking for anything”

And to continue:I’m not asking for anything at allexplains Guendouzi. I have a contract. Everything I do is for OM. I have always faced up to my responsibilities. I will always do everything for the team, for the club. Certainly, it is not easy to be on the bench, because I am a competitor. On the bench, you feel a little helpless. But when they call on me, I can bring, I am an added value for the team. But if I start or have to return, I will give everything to help the team achieve the objective. I don’t ask for anything, I stay with my values ​​and straight in my boots.” That has the merit of being clear.

Despite a reduction in his playing time, Mattéo Guendouzi still played 40 games (including 31 as a starter) in all competitions with OM this season, for 5 goals and 5 assists.