Medhi Benatia’s Borderline Tackling Behavior on Marseillais Jonathan Clauss Sometimes Questioned

Medhi Benatia’s Borderline Tackling Behavior on Marseillais Jonathan Clauss Sometimes Questioned

In a recent interview aired on Canal +, Pablo Longoria’s sports advisor, Medhi Benatia, was critical of defender Jonathan Clauss. The interview took place just before the kick-off of Olympique de Marseille’s match against Brest.

Benatia discussed the last-minute transfer of Jonathan Clauss during the winter transfer window, which took many by surprise.

Benatia mentioned that he had been alerted about a few players with questionable behaviour, including Clauss. Despite attempts to correct his attitude, it seems the message didn’t get through to the player.

The tipping point was the draw against Monaco, where Clauss asked to leave the field due to an alleged injury. This incident left the staff unhappy and led to the decision to place him on the transfer list.

Benatia denies any threats were made to the player or agent. Instead, the club wanted to respect any desires the player had to leave.

Despite no offers, Clauss returned to training, under close supervision. The management team expressed their need for strong leaders within the team.

The team has been struggling, with no championship wins in two months. This has led to concerns about future prospects and a need to focus on improving performance.

It is expected that the situation with Clauss will be revisited in the next transfer window. Benatia noted that the player’s mindset seems to have improved slightly recently.