Olympique de Marseille, after displaying great ambitions at the start of the season, today finds itself struggling to confirm its claims. In his article from ParisianDominique Sévérac gives a harsh assessment of the team, highlighting the gap between ambitious communication and the reality of its performances on the field.
In his article from Parisian, Dominique Sévérac severely tackles Olympique de Marseille, highlighting the gap between the ambitions displayed and the real performances of the team. The journalist writes in his diary that after several disappointing matches, the illusion of a team ready to compete with the best in Ligue 1 has dissipated. Sévérac describes OM as “wobbly”due to his inconsistent performance and inability to maintain consistent form.
OM, despite a less dominant Ligue 1 than in the past, seem to have missed the opportunity to position themselves as a serious contender. Sévérac believes that competition is ” weak “ this season, but even in this favorable context, Marseille fails to win. The fragility of the team, both tactically and mentally, remains evident. The Phocaeans are struggling to string together good results and seem to lack cohesion and solidity during decisive matches.
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The big statements from the coach and players at press conferences, talking about title ambitions, contrast with a team that is unable to shine on the pitch. Sévérac even speaks of OM as a contender for the title of “the most shaky team” of Ligue 1, rather than as a serious competitor for PSG. “Competition remains weak, Marseille having deflated on the pitch after boasting at a press conference about its ability to compete for the title this season. The Phocéens were perhaps talking about the title of the most shaky team in Ligue 1, for which they are really competing.
In conclusion, OM has not yet shown the face hoped for by the arrival of coach De Zerbi but the club remains ranked 3rd while the playing philosophy is not in place. If the defense has difficulty setting up, the club has a good goalkeeper, an experienced midfielder and a solid attack…
