In a shocking turn of events for Olympique de Marseille, head coach Roberto De Zerbi has reportedly walked out on his training duties following a disheartening 3-1 loss to Reims last weekend. This unexpected defeat has sent tremors through the club, which currently sits third in Ligue 1 but is struggling to maintain stability.

The match unfolded disastrously, with Reims dominating and securing a three-goal lead by the 68th minute, thanks to goals from Keito Nakamura, Mamadou Diakhon, and Valentin Atangana. Although Valentin Rongier managed to pull one back for Marseille, the team was unable to recover, leading to immense frustration among players and fans alike.

Following the defeat, De Zerbi's decision to skip training on Monday triggered a wave of discontent among his squad. According to reports from L'Equipe, players expressed their dissatisfaction with De Zerbi's handling of the situation, particularly his choice to force them to train the day after such a grueling match. This led to a revolt against his coaching staff, with players rallying behind the plea to sporting director Mehdi Benatia, urging him to prevent De Zerbi from overseeing their upcoming Ligue 1 clash.

As Marseille prepares to face Toulouse this Saturday night, uncertainty looms over the future of De Zerbi, who has been linked with a potential managerial position at AC Milan. Appointed last summer, he has a mixed record with the club, achieving 16 wins, five draws, and eight losses in 29 matches. Furthermore, the team’s early exit from the Coupe de France at the hands of Lille has only added to the mounting pressure on his shoulders.

Notable players on the Marseille roster include stars like Mason Greenwood, Neal Maupay, and Adrien Rabiot, who will be looking for guidance and stability as they navigate through this tumultuous period.

With the team's fortunes looking increasingly precarious and the manager’s position in jeopardy, fans will be anxiously awaiting Saturday's game to see if they can rally back from this crisis. Will De Zerbi stand his ground or will the club turn to new leadership in a bid for resurgence? Stay tuned!