In the context of a crucial end of the season for the Olympique de Marseille, a sharp analysis was delivered on RMC Tuesday night by Patrice Évra and Jérôme Rothen. While the possibility of qualifying in the Champions League remains, albeit precarious, the show “Rothen S’enflame” has served as a forum to express acerbic criticism of the team’s current performance and the resulting responsibilities. Former defender Patrice Évra has not hesitated to question the involvement of the main players, stressing that the final judgment can only be made during the final assessment, but already expressing a firm disapproval towards the players and the coach.

Jérôme Rothen, host of the show, adopted a more nuanced posture, acknowledging the mistakes of the past while highlighting the progress made over the last four seasons, where the possibility of being among the first three was concrete. He also welcomed the evolution of Pablo Longoria at the head of the club, highlighting his ability to learn from his initial mistakes, illustrated by the recent appointment of Mehdi Benatia as Sports Director. Nevertheless, the former international remains cautious, insisting that the fate of the Olympique de Marseille is still in its hands to achieve its European objective, and that the debate on its overall performance can only be reopened at the end of this final phase.

In view of this decisive period, the Olympique de Marseille is under intense pressure. The outcome of the next few weeks will therefore be essential to assess the results of the project currently being implemented by the management, and to determine whether the team is achieving its European ambitions. The club is at a turning point, and the future of its main players may well depend on the success or failure of this final phase of the season.