Roberto De Zerbi says he is ‘ready to leave’ Marseille following his side’s 3-1 defeat at home to Auxerre on Friday night. Marseille were three goals down by half time at the Stade Velodrome and De Zerbi’s side were unable to launch a comeback after Mason Greenwood scored a penalty in the 65th minute.

Roberto De Zerbi has offered to leave his position as Marseille head coach if he is deemed to be “the problem” behind the club’s struggles at home. Marseille currently sit second in the Ligue 1 table but defeat to newly-promoted Auxerre left De Zerbi’s side six points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain having played a game more.

Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi has threatened to quit the Ligue 1 side after their dreadful run at home continued with a 3-1 loss to Auxerre.