Gutted by the poor performances of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympique-de-Marseille-c40127 are looking for custodian who can deputise for Steve Mandanda.
After earning a stupid red card at the San Siro against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Bare-c7300 the shortcomings of Olympique de Marseille in the goalkeeping department.
Didier Deschamps was forced to use Gennaro Bracigliano in the Coupe de France quarterfinal against US Quevilly. The Frenchman’s performances in the goal were terrible to say the least as Les Phoceens crashed out at the hands of an amateur side.
In the Champions League quarterfinal 1st leg against Bayern Munich, Deschamps named http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Elinton-Andrade-c12297 as the number 1. Though the decision was surprising given that the Brazilian had not played a single competitive game for over 14 months, it must
be said that Deschamps had no other option.
However, after a far from convincing outing against the Bavarians, Andrade is certainly not a goalkeeper Deschamps would trust in the future. Reports now claim that Stade Brestois custodian, Steeve Elana is being considered as the best number 2 for Mandanda.
The 31-year-old will be out of contract this June and his extensive goalkeeping experience at high level could tempt Marseille into offering him a new contract.
According to L’Equipe, the Brestois man is highly thought of in the Marseille hierarchy and would also be keen on signing for Les Phoceens.
Furthermore, with their financial issues, Marseille won’t mind taking their chances on an experienced goalkeeper who will be joining the club as a free agent if he wishes to.
Moreover, Steve Mandanda’s future at the club is also under intense scrutiny. Marseille’s failure to qualify for the Champions League might force the Frenchman to seek a new club where he has more chances of playing in Europe and winning silverware.
After five years of loyal service at the Velodrome, Mandanda is reportedly keen on a new challenge and might even request for a transfer this summer. Though Labrune would want to keep the custodian, the OM president knows that the club will get a lot of
money for the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 international which means that the club could easily finance a move for Elana.
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