Since the start of the season, several recruits have given complete satisfaction, such as Geronimo Rulli, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Mason Greenwood, even if the Englishman's performance is not constant. On the other hand, Lilian Brassier disappoints, notably against Auxerre (1-3), to the point of sometimes being on the bench – 9 appearances, 7 starts – or shifted to the left – against Lyon (3-2), Strasbourg (0-1) or PSG (0-3).
Asked by Provenceformer OM player (1990-1996), Bernard Casoni, revealed what it takes for a recruit to establish himself in such a particular environment: “ Someone who arrives in Marseille must adapt. It's not always easy when you come from outside and enter this climate. There are a lot of demands, all the time, it's not easy to master, it takes time. And it takes longer for some. In Marseille, you have to be perfect for 90 minutes, have a maximum level of concentration. Sometimes, all it takes is one good performance to push you up a notch, and conversely, when you perform poorly, you move back a little. He (Lilian Brassier) must not panic either, he must concentrate on his qualities, his strong points, the rest will come by itself« .
Performing well in Brest last season, the 25-year-old center will have to raise his level quickly, with the threat that Roberto De Zerbi will find a good formula in defense without him.
