OM – De Zerbi after the 5–2: “Not robots… and Rabiot? My hand is extended.”

The 5–2 against Paris FC made us roar, but Roberto De Zerbi, in his post-match press conference, cut straight to the heart of the matter: “My players are not robots, they are men.” Yes, we won. But it was messy, with heavy legs and heavier minds after a week of chaos. This victory feels like medicine, he said—but not a miracle cure.

When emotion weighs on football

De Zerbi admitted that OM came in tense, “with too much fear, with their heads full and not free.” We all saw it: misplaced passes, hesitant clearances, a defense wobbling at times. But he also highlighted the pride and character on display—Højbjerg showing his class, Aubameyang ruthless in front of goal, and the young guns Nadir and Robinio fearless off the bench. “This is why I am here,” De Zerbi insisted, “to build something between experience and youth.”

Defense under construction, mercato pressure mounting

No need to sugarcoat it—the coach confirmed what every supporter shouted from the stands: reinforcements are needed. Medina’s injury forced him into a makeshift backline, with two right-footed center-backs struggling to balance the system. “Everyone knows it—Pablo, Mehdi, myself. The squad must be completed,” he said. Midfield depth, defensive solidity, squad balance: the gaps are glaring. And with the transfer window still open, the pressure is sky-high.

Aubameyang: captain without the armband

There was no avoiding the headline act—Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. “A champion. He always makes the difference,” De Zerbi said simply. Two goals, constant leadership, and a spark when OM needed it most. The Gabonese striker carried the team, but the question lingers: can he shoulder that role all season on his own? De Zerbi wants to build around him. We, the fans, want to believe he can still be the talisman of this new OM.

The Rabiot dilemma: dialogue or divorce?

And of course, the saga continues. Adrien Rabiot’s name came up, and De Zerbi didn’t dodge it: “Adrien is a good guy. Even if he made a mistake, I hope for reconciliation.” A hand extended, a message rooted in humanity more than tactics. But is reconciliation realistic after such a rupture? “I never put a cross on anyone,” the coach added. It’s now a question for the club—and for us supporters: do we forgive and rebuild, or cut ties for good?

A coach shaken, but still standing

As always, De Zerbi spoke with transparency. His words revealed a man hurt: “I have suffered a lot this week. We didn’t need this.” Yet he stuck to his philosophy: humility, intelligence, and action over talk. That’s what he asks from his players, his staff, and all of us who love the badge.

Victory, but no illusions

The coach summed it up best himself: “It’s medicine, not a miracle.” The problems remain—fragile defense, incomplete squad, a heavy atmosphere around the club. But one thing is certain: this club thrives in turbulence, and history tells us some of OM’s greatest pages have been written in storms just like this.

So, what do you think, OM family? Rabiot—reconciliation or final goodbye? Defense—absolute priority in the mercato, or just fine-tuning? And Aubameyang—our savior or a leader who still needs help? The debate is open. Drop your takes, your frustrations, and your hopes.

Allez l’OM — we live for these nights.