Despite a difficult sporting period, Albert Emon, former coach of the Olympique de Marseille, expresses a persistent optimism about the team’s prospects. In a recent interview with La Provence, he stressed the crucial importance of the next two home meetings, against Montpellier and Brest, which he considered accessible and likely to relaunch the podium race. The former coach insists that these victories would be decisive before a more ardent match against Lille, while recognizing the offensive gaps, notably the relative loneliness of Greenwood, and highlighting the future progress in the game set up by Roberto De Zerbi, especially in terms of collective maturity.

Jean-Charles De Bono, consultant for Football Club de Marseille, for his part, expressed some concern at the current dynamics of the team, noting a lack of motivation and offensive solutions, illustrated by a series of disappointing results and an absence of revolt in the face of difficulties. He stressed the imperative need to re-establish a physical and mental commitment to overcome the challenges facing OM, particularly in Montpellier, where an immediate response was essential.

With only three remaining meetings at the Vélodrome, Olympique de Marseille is at a decisive turning point in its quest for a European qualification. The margin of error is now minimal, and the team’s ability to mobilize its resources and return to victory is crucial to appease the fans’ fears and revive the hope of a successful outcome at the end of the season. Albert Emon, on the other hand, strongly encouraged the supporters, saying that the confidence and success to come against Montpellier and Brest will allow the team to climb among the top three.