The Olympique de Marseille is going through a troubled period following its inaugural defeat against Rennes, marked by a violent altercation in the locker room involving Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe. These two players were suspended by the club, which caused additional tension in an already tense locker room. OM responded by imposing a disciplinary sanction, even considering asking Rabiot and Rowe to redeem themselves with a donation to the OM Foundation, in the hope of calming tensions and reminding the community of its importance. This lack of key players will be a challenge for the team at the next meeting against Paris FC.

At the same time, the Marseille club faces increased competition for Edon Zhegrova’s recruitment. After initially targeting the player, OM must now compete with Juventus Turin, which, with the support of Jonathan David, is closely interested in Zhegrova. This new competition threatens OM’s offensive plans, which had placed Zhegrova among its priorities. Despite the club’s intention to finalize the transfer, the situation has become more complex, and President Pablo Longoria will have to redouble his efforts to ensure that the player arrives.

OM’s former attacker Mamadou Niang expressed his support for Pierre-Emérik Aubameyang, highlighting his advantage for the new season under the direction of Roberto De Zerbi. Niang believes that the Italian coach’s style of play corresponds perfectly with the qualities of Aubameyang, and that his experience, sense of purpose and influence in the changing room make him an essential pillar of the Marseille project. Despite the summer offensive reinforcements, Aubameyang retains a privileged place, and its success will be decisive for the future of OM.