Leonardo Balerdi may not have been struggling only from a sporting standpoint against PSG. According to information reported by La Provence after OM’s heavy 5–0 defeat, the Marseille captain reportedly played the match while weakened by a serious ear problem.
Involved in several Paris goals and under pressure throughout the game, the Argentine defender endured a nightmare night, marked by lost duels and even mockery from opponents during the match. A performance that stood out for its unusually low level.
Pre-existing Ear Condition Affected His Performance
According to La Provence, Balerdi was already suffering from a significant ENT disorder before kickoff and, in theory, should not have started. But due to the absence of Nayef Aguerd, who was injured, he was reportedly kept in the starting eleven out of necessity. A decision that clearly did not pay off.
Balerdi in rehabilitation — Still according to the same source, the player spent the following week in rehabilitation in the ENT department of a Marseille hospital. His condition is said to be improving, but his participation in the next match remains uncertain. This revelation provides context for his poor display, without entirely silencing the criticism. Between genuine mitigating circumstances and a late justification, the debate remains open.
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