If OM experienced a real setback by losing at home against PSG, there are still many reasons to believe in the chances of Roberto De Zerbi and his men. Here are three, as strong as Hojbjerg!
Since the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi, all OM supporters have dreamed of an Olympian revival. A return to the forefront in Ligue 1 to play for the title and, secondly, a European comeback to bring stars back to the Vélodrome. The first OM matches helped ignite the new project. The victory on the gong against OL (2-3) opened the doors to “anything is possible with this team”. It took a defeat at home against PSG (0-3) to put a stop to all that. But with a little hindsight, the reasons to believe in the Ligue 1 title this season are still there, very present. Starting with a rather very good record for the first part of the season.
1/ OM starts strong
Third in Ligue 1 before facing Nantes and Auxerre, OM have had an excellent start to the season. If Geronimo Rulli's teammates are experiencing a little less well in the fall of 2024 with two defeats in the last four meetings, how can we put aside the offensive potential of this team (21 goals, second best attack in Ligue 1) and the rapid adaptation of a group, renewed by more than half, with the new playing precepts of coach Roberto De Zerbi? The team has imperfections and shortcomings but considering the profound change of the summer, it is a real miracle to see them undefeated during the first 5 days and to be on the podium in November. A successful start which should arm OM and its supporters with confidence for the rest of the events.
2 /Without European Cup
This is a parameter that will undoubtedly be decisive at some point this season. Without the European Cup, OM is exclusively dedicated to Ligue 1. Fewer matches, more freshness: the Phocéens have an XXL asset in their hands. PSG, like Monaco, Lille and Lyon, will suffer this winter and even more at the start of next year. In the final sprint of the 2024-2025 season, this will be a detail with great importance. And OM will have to take advantage of this advantage.
3/ The winter transfer window is approaching
Frank McCourt proved it this winter, he has confidence in Roberto De Zerbi and his new project. The OM boss has invested significantly and he seems inclined to continue this winter. To complete a squad that lacks a full-back and an asset in midfield, the transfer window could bring new solutions to OM. More complete and stronger, this squad will have all the weapons to fight for the title, until the end.
