As the OM-PSG Classic approached, Roberto De Zerbi detailed the situation of key players at a press conference. Nayef Aguerd and Boubacar Traoré remain unavailable, while Hameed Traoré suffers from a prolonged injury, depriving the team of an additional midfield option. Nayef Aguerd’s condition is uncertain, his participation in the game remains to be assessed according to medical protocols. Despite these absences, De Zerbi insists on the strength of the team base and the availability of other players such as Kondogbia, Gomes, Paixão and Vermeiren to maintain the structure.

OM has also been subject to speculation about the departure of some players, notably after Adrien Rabiot and Emile Rowe. Guardian Gerónimo Rulli took the floor to deny the rumours about him and express his disappointment at the departure of his partners, while stressing the importance of turning the page and focusing on sports objectives. His commitment to the De Zerbi project is affirmed, and his position is aimed at strengthening unity and confidence within the team.

Finally, the arrival of Matt O’Riley as a loan was made possible thanks to the intervention of Mehdï Benatia, after an initial failure with Brighton. This recruit is seen as an opportunity for OM, and it is now up to OM to convince on the ground. Gerónimo Rulli’s appointment to the UEFA model team for the first day of the Champions League is a positive signal for the Olympique de Marseille, highlighting the integration of a key player into the European elite and building confidence before the shock against Paris Saint-Germain.