[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-canada-coach-jesse-marsch-slams-roberto-de-zerbi-s-treatment-of-ismael-kone-at":43,"news-related-canada-coach-jesse-marsch-slams-roberto-de-zerbi-s-treatment-of-ismael-kone-at-en":79,"news-related-match-canada-coach-jesse-marsch-slams-roberto-de-zerbi-s-treatment-of-ismael-kone-at-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":68,"title":78},"Canada national team head coach Jesse Marsch has publicly criticized Roberto De Zerbi's management of midfielder Ismaël Koné during their overlapping tenures at Olympique de Marseille. Speaking on a CBS Sports program, Marsch did not hold back in describing the Italian coach's approach, using strong language to characterize De Zerbi's behavior toward the young Canadian international.\n\nThe period in question spans from June 2024, when Marseille acquired Koné from English club Watford, through February 2025. During this time, the midfielder struggled to find consistent playing time and form under De Zerbi's leadership. Marsch suggested the environment was particularly challenging for the 23-year-old, implying that the coaching style was not conducive to his development.\n\nDespite the difficult circumstances at Marseille, Marsch praised Koné's resilience and mental fortitude. The Canadian coach highlighted how the player maintained his self-belief throughout the challenging period, never allowing the situation to undermine his confidence. This mental strength, according to Marsch, was crucial in helping Koné navigate the difficult chapter in his career.\n\nKoné's time at Marseille came to an end when the club loaned him to Stade Rennais in February 2025. This move proved to be a turning point, as the midfielder was able to regain his form and showcase his abilities in a different environment. The loan spell in Brittany served as a successful reset for the player's career trajectory.\n\nFollowing his productive stint at Rennes, Koné made a permanent move to Italian club Sassuolo. The transfer has proven highly successful, with the Canadian international establishing himself as a key player for the Serie B side. Koné has made 33 appearances for Sassuolo, starting 32 of those matches, demonstrating the trust the coaching staff has placed in him.\n\nMarsch expressed particular satisfaction with Koné's current form, describing the player as \"resplendent\" in his new surroundings. The Canada coach emphasized that Koné's ability to overcome the Marseille setback and thrive at Sassuolo speaks volumes about his character and quality as a professional footballer.\n\nThe timeline of events reveals an interesting parallel between the two figures. While Koné was rebuilding his career at Rennes and then Sassuolo, De Zerbi's own situation at Marseille deteriorated. The Italian coach was dismissed by the French club in February 2025, coinciding with Koné's departure on loan. De Zerbi has since found new employment, taking charge of Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League.\n\nMarsch's public comments represent a rare instance of a national team coach openly criticizing a club manager's treatment of one of his players. 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