With the club gripped by internal tension and the external pressure of battling for UEFA Champions League qualification, Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi is is considering an extraordinary step to save his side’s season: a long-term training retreat, potentially in Italy, that could begin as early as next week. According to a report from L’Équipe, the Italian coach is seriously considering a multi-week training camp away from the La Commanderie training ground, with the possibility of relocating to Italy until the end of the campaign.Marseille’s current third place Champions League spot currently hands by a thread, with Lyon trailing one point behind and LOSC as well as Strasbourg chasing just behind on 50 points. Les Olympiens face bottom side Montpellier this evening at the Vélodrome (21:05 CET).The goal has been clearly stated by all at the club: Champions League qualification at all costs to avoid a potential disaster.GFFN | George Boxall