Olympique Lyonnais and Olympique de Marseille face each other this Sunday in a crucial match on the 3rd day of Ligue 1, eagerly awaited by the fans of both clubs. The OM, after a mixed start to the season, seeks to confirm its form after a convincing victory against Paris FC, while OL, despite major starts in the summer, has a good dynamic with two consecutive wins. This shock is all the more burning as OM wishes to avenge the losses suffered in the previous season. The challenge is therefore to clarify the ambitions of the two teams for the coming season, with potential reinforcements for OM via the mercato.

In parallel to this game, the future of Adrien Rabiot at OM is at the heart of the discussions. The French midfielder, well integrated with Roberto De Zerbi’s project, is at the centre of speculation about a possible start. The Olympian management has set a price of EUR 15 million for its departure, thus wishing to protect its sports and financial interests after a summer marked by ambitious recruitment. De Zerbi recently advised Rabiot to apologize for comments made by his entourage, which may have damaged the club’s image. The outcome of this situation will depend on the arrival of a concrete offer before the end of the mercato.

Finally, Olympique de Marseille is preparing to return to the Champions League with a mixture of hope and prudence. Daniel Riolo stressed the importance of this competition in assessing the team’s true competitiveness. It highlights the strength of the Velodrome, capable of rocking the game, and identifies opponents such as the Ajax, Newcastle or Atalanta as potentially battable targets. For Riolo, the qualification goes through the capitalization of home matches and the search for points where OM is most likely to succeed, while remaining pragmatic and neglecting no opportunity.