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Medhi Benatia has expressed strong criticism of the Marseille squad following their 2-0 loss to FC Lorient, describing the situation as a scandal. His comments have reportedly created a significant divide between him and the players, leading to a tense atmosphere at the club.
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Divide emerges between Medhi Benatia and Marseille squad
Medhi Benatia didnât hold back after Olmypique de Marseilleâs 2-0 loss away to FC Lorient. âItâs a scandal. *We were playing against a team that is almost already on holiday, even if they have quality, and we are playing the first of our five finals. We organise training camps to build connections and to work, and yet nobody reacts in the dressing room. Everything is calm, as if nothing happened,â*said the outgoing sporting director.
Benatia was involved in the recruitment of Habib Beye, but the Moroccan initially left after the departure of his predecessor, Roberto De Zerbi. Marseille owner Franck McCourt convinced him to return until the end of the season, but he will not continue beyond then.
There could be a tense few weeks around the Commanderie. This isnât the first time that Benatia has been higly critical of his players, but **La Provence**understands that his latest comments have been received particularly poorly by the dressing room. The publication speaks of a *âgaping fractureâ*between the squad and their sporting director.
The measures taken by Benatia may grow that fracture even further. As per a report from LâĂquipe, the playersâ day off has been cancelled. The Marseille players were therefore at the training ground on Sunday, the day after the defeat to *Les Merlus.*The training sessions will also be doubled on Tuesday and Wednesday and between Thursday and Sunday, the players will sleep at the training ground.
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Medhi Benatia criticized the squad, calling their performance a scandal and expressing frustration over the lack of reaction in the dressing room.
The squad has reportedly received Benatia's latest comments poorly, leading to a 'gaping fracture' between him and the players.
Medhi Benatia will not continue with Marseille beyond the current season, despite being convinced to return until then by owner Franck McCourt.

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