The Paris Saint-Germain is going through a worrying period with new injuries that add to an already long list. The team has to face the absence of João Neves, who was hit in the left thigh, which complicates Luis Enrique’s task to make up a competitive team against the Olympique de Marseille. This situation worries internally, despite attempts to relativize some players. The lack of reinforcements is a costly choice, and the team will have to rely on its young people to maintain an acceptable level of play, while hoping that key players will remain healthy for the Classic.

The Olympique de Marseille, after its short defeat against Real Madrid in the Champions League, showed great qualities and a remarkable courage. Despite a solid performance, the team suffered a setback, notably after the expulsion of Dani Carvajal and a penalty transformed by Kylian Mbappé. Although the defeat leaves a bitter taste, it also leaves grounds for hope for the continuation of their course in the Champions League. OM has shown that it can compete with high-level teams, but still needs to make progress in order to compete regularly in this competition.

However, despite the nice sequences, some observers like Jérôme Rothen warn OM against excessive optimism. The former French international points to a significant delay compared to the leading teams in Europe and warns about the psychological risks of this situation, particularly in view of the next match against Ajax Amsterdam. The defeat against Real Madrid, although promising, must not hide the challenges that remain for OM in order to establish themselves at the highest European level.