More easily associated with PSG (1989-1996) or Nice (1980-1983, 1987-1989, 1999-2000), the former midfielder, now a commentator for beIN Sportsalso played for OM during the 1998-1999 season. Guest by Provence commenting on the pressure surrounding Marseille's current squad during matches at the Vélodrome, Daniel Bravo recalled his impressions of the Marseille stadium, which can lift or lower players:
« The pressure? I felt it myself. When I arrived, at 36, it wasn't easy. Some said: 'Why do we take old people?' The pressure was not easy to handle, fortunately I did it relatively well, as I had a lot of experience. I showed that I was a warrior. I knew very well that Marseille liked it, I managed to get adopted. It was harder for young people like William Gallas. He became a great player, but at the beginning he had the shakes when he entered the field. He asked me to quickly pick up to give me the ball. He was in panic. The Vélodrome is difficult. He can be extraordinary and carry you. In good times, you can no longer touch the ground. But when it whistles, you have a leaden screed. »
Anyone who thinks that the Swiss Ulisses Garcia at 18 years old – in reality, 28 – managed to dominate the Vélodrome stadium, and there is therefore no reason why the players of the current squad should not succeed in making even. The greening of the week should in theory help them in this sense.
