The Olympique de Marseille will host the MHSC this Saturday at the Vélodrome stadium, a meeting that will take place without the presence of Montpellierrain supporters, in accordance with an administrative decision. This lack of audience for visitors, confirmed by the newspaper L’Équipe, comes in a delicate context for the MHSC, the red lantern of the championship and faced with a series of defeats. This restriction highlights the challenges facing the Montpellier team, deprived of the support of its supporters in this crucial game.

Despite OM’s current difficulties, former coach Albert Emon is optimistic about the possibility of fighting for a podium spot. He believes that the upcoming matches against Montpellier and Brest, played at the Vélodrome, are within the team’s reach and that a victory in these two matches would make it possible to revive the OM’s dynamics before a more difficult match against Lille. While recognizing a certain lack of offensive efficiency and an excessive dependence on Greenwood, Emon highlights the quality of the game proposed by De Zerbi and highlights the evolving potential of young players like Amine Gouiri.

However, former player Jean-Charles De Bono expresses palpable concern about OM’s current performance. He observed an increasing disillusionment within the team, characterized by a small number of marked goals and a consequent cashing, as well as a lack of background of play and revolt against adversity. De Bono insists on the need for OM to recover, particularly during the match against Montpellier, and calls for a renewed energy and determination to approach the end of the season with more confidence.