Gennaro Gattuso had a dramatic debut on the Olympique Marseille bench, twice taking the lead only to eventually lose 3-2 away to AS Monaco, as his unorthodox style is having effect.
The Italian coach replaced Marcelino and joined a club that was dealing with threats from their own fans.
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According to L’Equipe, Rino has brought his own idiosyncratic style to management, giving the players ‘friendly punches’ to congratulate them for good performances in training.
This was certainly an improvement on the 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, even if it still ended with zero points.
It had been the ideal start for Gattuso’s side, as they took the lead within 31 seconds thanks to Iliman Diaye on the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang assist.
Magnes Akliouche managed to equalise, only for Samuel Gigot to restore Marseille’s advantage from Diaye’s cross.
Folarin Balogun, who had been linked with Inter over the summer, made it 2-2 by the 23rd minute of a chaotic match.
Monaco took the lead for the first and last time on 52 minutes through Akliouche’s second of the game.
