The hope of a potential title race in Ligue 1 is alive in Marseille. After their resounding victory in Montpellier last night, Roberto De Zerbi’s men are full of confidence.
After 8 days, OM are in 3rd place in the standings with 17 points, just 3 lengths behind the leading duo made up of PSG and Monaco. The Marseillais have an impressive record of 5 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat.
De Zerbi’s paw already visible
The Italian technician quickly left his mark on the team. His players scored 21 goals in 8 games, the best attack in the championship tied with PSG, a first since Marcelo Bielsa in 2014. They also recorded 4 victories in the first 5 away games, another first since the passage of the Argentinian coach in 2014.
Great performances
Several notable results show the potential of this team, such as the 3-2 victory in Lyon despite being numerically inferior for 85 minutes, yesterday’s great 5-0 success on the Montpellier pitch, and the offensive demonstration against Brest (4 -1).
A strengthened and balanced workforce
The summer transfer window made it possible to densify an already talented group. The arrival of Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Adrien Rabiot, who embellish the midfield, is a perfect example. The players also fully adhere to the De Zerbi method. Valentin Rongier had underlined: “Something is being created. It is no coincidence that all three players who entered scored. To get this victory at 10 against 11 is a strong signal.”
Despite these successful beginnings, Roberto De Zerbi calms things down: “I’m not talking about titles, that wouldn’t be serious. We were born yesterday. PSG and Monaco are ahead, they’ve been playing together for years.”
The “Classic” against PSG on October 29 will be a real reveal of Marseille’s ambitions. A victory against the reigning champion could definitely launch OM into the title race.
