“Always special to play OM” for Diakité

Paul Rouget, Media365: published on Saturday December 14, 2024 at 9:41 a.m.

The clash between OM (2nd) and LOSC (4th), Saturday afternoon at the Orange Vélodrome, is eagerly awaited, in particular by former Toulousain Bafodé Diakité.

It is with full confidence that LOSC travels to Marseille on Saturday afternoon (5 p.m.), as part of the 15th day of Ligue 1. 3-2 winners over the Austrians at Sturm Graz on Wednesday, the Mastiffs now occupy 8th place of the first phase of the Champions League, and will compete in at least the play-offs for the round of 16. Those who have not experienced defeat in all competitions since that recorded in Lisbon against Sporting on September 17 at the opening of the C1 (0-2), also have the wind in their sails in the championship, with a fourth place, three lengths from the Phoenician dolphin.

“Extending our series”

“Collectively, we want to stay at the top of the table and not let go of those who are in front,” said Bafodé Diakité at a press conference. “We want to be a continuation of what we have produced so far. We are a competitive team and we want to extend our streak.” While his coach, Bruno Genesio, notably mentioned the (very) busy schedule of Lille, without however complaining about it, the defender trained in Toulouse spoke to him about this always special confrontation against OM, all the more at the Orange Vélodrome.

“It’s the club that takes up the most space in the South”

“It always feels something to play this team. We're not going to hide it, Marseille is one of the great French teams and it's always a pleasure to play there. We want to show what we're worth,” said first explained the 23-year-old player, for whom “it's always special to play against Marseille. There is this thing that makes us want to give our all and perform. Everywhere we talk about this club in France, we want to give our best against them. I come from the South, I think it's the club that takes up the most space in the South and obviously, we want to show what we're worth.” It's up to them!