Leonardo Balerdi
26-Year-Old
Marseille
Ligue 1
Assists in return
Balerdi assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Friday's 5-1 victory against Nice.
ANALYSIS
Balerdi won six aerial duels and timed his defensive interventions well, contributing one tackle three interceptions and five clearances during the derby for his return to the starting XI following his calf injury. He also attacked corners and generated danger late when Nice pushed forward, helping Marseille seal the game with an assist for Mason Greenwood's second goal in the 53rd minute. His positional discipline allowed the full backs to push higher up the pitch and his distribution was brilliant as he reclaimed the precious role he holds under coach Roberto de Zerbi.
Balerdi won six aerial duels and timed his defensive interventions well, contributing one tackle three interceptions and five clearances during the derby for his return to the starting XI following his calf injury. He also attacked corners and generated danger late when Nice pushed forward, helping Marseille seal the game with an assist for Mason Greenwood's second goal in the 53rd minute. His positional discipline allowed the full backs to push higher up the pitch and his distribution was brilliant as he reclaimed the precious role he holds under coach Roberto de Zerbi.
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Starting in derby
Balerdi (calf) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Nice.
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Back available for derby
Balerdi (calf) trained in full this week and is back available for Friday's derby against Nice, the club posted.
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Training normally Wednesday
Balerdi (calf) was spotted training normally with the team on Wednesday, according to La Minute OM.
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Expected to resume training
Balerdi (calf) is expected to resume team training in the coming days, according to L'Equipe.
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Remains out
Balerdi (calf) remains out for the time being, coach Roberto de Zerbi said in the press conference, according to Karim Attab from Maritima Media.
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Newcastle showing interest
Newcastle United are showing interest in signing Balerdi, according to The Daily Mail.
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The Magpies need to bolster their defensive line for the 2025/26 campaign and Balerdi is one of the team's top targets. They're not alone in the race to sign the defender, though. Juventus are also open to signing the 26-year-old Argentina international.
The Magpies need to bolster their defensive line for the 2025/26 campaign and Balerdi is one of the team's top targets. They're not alone in the race to sign the defender, though. Juventus are also open to signing the 26-year-old Argentina international.