Asked about his future at a press conference, Jorge Sampaoli, the OM coach explained that he "didn't know".
He wants to have certainty about OM's objectives in the Champions League next year, an economic or sporting objective?
" I do not know ".
Asked about his presence on the bench of Olympique de Marseille next season, Jorge Sampaoli remained evasive, while putting a little pressure on his management as to the objectives of next season, especially in the Champions League.
“The reality is whether you want to play the Champions League for the money, or to be competitive.
It's important to know that.
You have to be clear and sincere, and not lie to anyone, ”warned the Argentinian.
"Unnecessary pressure"
It therefore seems to condition his maintenance as Marseille coach on high objectives in the Champions League, with the construction of a workforce built for this level of competition.
“Will we be able to build a squad for the Champions League and face teams cut out for this competition with a budget, a club and a coach?
Or do we want to be there for four or six games and stop?
It is up to the club to be sincere at this level, ”he insisted.
Concerns arising from OM's last Champions League campaign, last season, marked by six defeats in six games.
“If we see ourselves better than we are, or if the objective is more economic than sporting, that will bring pressure that is not necessary.
This is what happened during the last participation in the Champions League.
And it's sad to see OM in a competition that didn't belong to them,” recalled Jorge Sampaoli.
But before knowing OM's objectives for the next Champions League, the Marseillais will have to start by qualifying.
Which requires a good result on Saturday, against Strasbourg (9 p.m.).
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