Pierre Sage, the head coach of RC Lens, recently expressed his disappointment regarding his encounter with Roberto De Zerbi. Despite being an admirer of De Zerbi, Sage found their first meeting less than fulfilling. This noteworthy interaction occurred on September 22, 2024, during a match where De Zerbi’s Marseille triumphed over Lyon with a score of 3-2, despite being down to ten players since the fifth minute.
Pierre Sage’s Encounter with Roberto De Zerbi
Sage shared his thoughts during an interview with Le Média Carré several weeks ago. He had anticipated a more engaging interaction with the Marseille coach. However, Sage noted, “He didn’t even know the name of the coach across from him.” This lack of recognition was disappointing for Sage, who had hoped for mutual respect.
Previous Successful Meetings
Interestingly, Sage has had more favorable experiences with other coaches in the past. He praised past encounters with notable figures such as José Mourinho and Mikel Arteta, stating that those meetings lived up to his expectations.
- Coaches Sage Has Met:
- José Mourinho
- Mikel Arteta
- Upcoming Match:
- Date: October 25, 2024
- Teams: RC Lens vs. Marseille
- Matchday: 9, Ligue 1
Sage acknowledges that perhaps his expectations influenced his perception. “It’s not that it didn’t go well, but it didn’t happen. Maybe I expected him to show consideration for me,” he reflected. This upcoming match will be only their second confrontation, leaving Sage with hopes for a different outcome.
