ASSE will host OM for its entry into the Coupe de France. The Greens hope to achieve a better result than in the championship match. The Marseillais for their part are on a good dynamic. An initiative has just been taken by their captain before this meeting.
The Greens have just parted ways with Olivier Dall'Oglio after the defeat in Toulouse. ASSE's last match in Ligue 1 of 2024 was fatal for the Cévennes coach. Currently it is Laurent Huard who will be on the Saint-Etienne bench against the Marseille team. Eirik Horneland is mentioned to take over from the former Montpellier coach.
Marseille in great shape
OM are firmly established in second place in the championship before the winter break. Marseille have 30 points after 15 days of Ligue 1. Roberto De Zerbi's men have not lost since November 8. They also came to win quite logically in Saint-Etienne, a week ago. Marseille hope to repeat this on Sunday in the Coupe de France.
Deprived of the European Cup, Marseille obviously want to make a big run in the Cup in addition to grabbing the podium at the end of the season. ASSE for its part hopes to seek maintenance. The Greens remain on 3 consecutive defeats and hope to finish the year well against Marseille.
A trip to Denmark for OM before ASSE
This Sunday, the Marseille group headed to Copenhagen for a 48-hour cohesion course during their rest time. Foot Mercato tells us that this initiative comes from the captain, Leonardo Balerdi. An express trip with the aim of strengthening the cohesion of the Marseille squad. The OM players will then return to the Commanderie to prepare for the match against ASSE.
After 4 games without defeat with 3 victories against Lens, Monaco and Saint-Etienne and 1 draw against Lille, OM are confident. Roberto De Zerbi wants to conclude 2024 in the Cauldron against the people of Saint-Etienne who are also looking towards the Nordic countries. The Saint-Etienne leaders are not looking for a cohesion course but their future coach. Brann's former coach, Eirik Horneland is on the short list of the Saint-Etienne board.
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