The future of Michel Der Zakarian in Montpellier is currently under discussion.

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  • After four seasons at MHSC, Michel Der Zakarian's contract ends in June.

  • Discussions have been open for several weeks with President Laurent Nicollin.

  • Former Montpellier, Robert Nouzaret and Bernard Mayot take a look at the coach's record and the reasons that could explain his retention or his departure.

Will Michel Der Zakarian still be on the MHSC sidelines next season?

The question must be decided in the coming days.

The coach and President Laurent Nicollin had an appointment before the reception of OM on Saturday at La Mosson.

The coach's contract, which arrived four years ago, ends in June.

For Robert Nouzaret, who knows the Hérault house perfectly well, this reflection is anything but a disavowal.

“Whatever affection they have, it is normal that the men who decide to think.

Everyone has the data to calmly contemplate the future ”.

With him, Montpellier has established itself in the Top 10

In the balance, the balance sheet pleads for the former defender.

Arrived after a period of instability, the coach has re-established the club in the Top 10, even if it lacks a qualification in the Europa league.

“He is a trainer known for his rigor, and you need it at a high level.

But he was able to change the game with retouching in the workforce which each time fell right ", develops Bernard Mayot, who wore the club jersey 113 times between 1978 and 1983 before coaching several amateur clubs. the Montpellier region.

What could put an end to Der Zakakarian's adventure in Montpellier?

“Himself,” continues Robert Nouzaret.

"Maybe he wants to know something else?"

”Unlikely as the coach likes in this club which he knows perfectly.

If he wants to extend?

“Of course yes (…) Nothing is frozen for the moment.

We work on both sides.

There are things to put in place to move forward ”.

"There may be some form of wear"

"There can be a form of wear and tear, specific to all coaches who have been leading a group for some time," resumes Bernard Mayot.

But to find out, you have to live in the locker room, no one else has an answer to that question.

Nobody except the staff, the players and Laurent Nicollin.

“Like his father, he lives with the group, he feels it.

If the message doesn't get through, he'll know.

But nothing, for four years, to suggest that this is the case, ”concludes Robert Nouzaret.

According to Canal +, the trend would not be for an extension of the coach.

Already, at the beginning of the year, persistent rumors indicated Laurent Nicollin's desire to hire the services of Bruno Génésio (before he signed in Rennes), which the president of the MHSC had to deny at the beginning of February. .

“I haven't been in contact with anyone.

There are names and profiles that can match the club.

I'm still president, I have to plan everything.

I can have a coach who decides to leave so I have to think about someone who can replace him.

Consequently, we are working on two options.

That of keeping Michel (Der Zakarian), or that of having another trainer in his place ”.

The reflection is obviously still in progress.

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