Despite a difficult victory over Toulouse Football Club (3-2) on the 28th day of Ligue 1, the Olympique de Marseille did not consistently convince the observers. Journalist Daniel Riolo, known for his frankness, delivered an uncompromising analysis of Marseille performance and the game project orchestrated by his coach, Roberto De Zerbi. Speaking on RMC, Mr Riolo pointed out a clearly unstable team, believing that the positive result cannot mask the persistent flaws in the game of the OM. He claimed that denying this fragility would be a form of blindness.

According to the journalist, although Mr De Zerbi has been trying to establish a game identity since the beginning of the season, this attempt does not bear fruit, either in terms of results or in terms of public acceptance. He expressed a certain disappointment, evoking a moment when he thought he perceived an evolution, but stressing the singular nature of the Marseille club and the general disaffection for a more elaborate approach. Mr Riolo stressed the need for OM to adopt a more direct and aggressive style, recalling the impact of former coach Igor Tudor.

In conclusion, Daniel Riolo considers that Roberto De Zerbi’s project has not yet found its place in the Olympique de Marseille. He recognized the importance of some individual actions, including Greenwood’s goal, in a game he described as chaotic, but reaffirmed the predominance of intensity and raw energy, rather than possession of a sterile bullet. The Olympique de Marseille, still competing for a podium place, remains under pressure as the final sprint approaches, and the journalist warns against the persistence of these weaknesses.