Johan Micoud, former French international, believes that the Olympique de Marseille should not be content to participate in the Champions League, but should aim at the minimum dams to reach the top 24 teams. He stressed that OM’s status imposed a certain level of ambition and that taking advantage of the competition poster would be a strategic mistake. Micoud insists on the need for regularity, to impose his identity and to highlight the European history and the DNA of the club’s competitor to cross this course. It also highlights the particular atmosphere surrounding OM and the fervour of fans as decisive factors to boost players and encourage them to fight.
The OM’s new recruit, Matt O็Riley, expresses his enthusiasm and motivation upon arrival. He highlights the speed of his transfer and the fluidity of his relationship with the new coach, Roberto De Zerbi, with whom he shares a common vision of football. O็Riley also mentions the positive recommendations of his former teammates in Brighton, demonstrating the quality of De Zerbi. He confirmed his predilection position in number 10, while stressing his versatility throughout the field, a valuable asset in facing League 1.
Walid Acherchour, consultant, provides a critical analysis of OM’s performance after his defeat in Lyon. He described a “worse” and “worse” performance of the club’s ambitions, stressing Lyon’s superiority in terms of intention and envy. Acherchour deplores OM’s inability to get out of the dry cleaning, control the ball and be dangerous, calling the team “emotionally cold”. He regrets the lack of inspiration displayed by OM despite its quality players and calls for immediate questioning to avoid the failure of its European and national ambitions.