A very important match with a view to a possible race for European places at the end of the season. It turns out that OM, which is 6 points ahead of the RC Lensgot tripped up last night by conceding a shameful 3-1 defeat at the Vélodrome against the surprisingly promoted AJ Auxerre (1-3).
La Provence headlines this morning “The Return of Dummies”, with the commentary “Twelve days after the beating inflicted by PSG, the Olympian club was cut up by AJ Auxerre last night at the Vélodrome stadium (1-3). Unworthy of the rank of OM…”
For the record, Elye Wahiwho was still not a starter, came on after the restart, the Olympians already trailing 3-0. Once again, the former striker RC Lens wandered like a ghost on the front of the attack, multiplying approximations and offside positions. He also had a huge opportunity when Om came back to 3-1. A service which will certainly not encourage By Zerbi to trust him again.
Still, in the event of a victory this evening against FC Nantes, the RC Lens would come within 3 points of Marseille before receiving them on November 23 to perhaps join them in the ranking. Isn't life beautiful?
This implies a Lensoise victory this evening and a victory against the Marseillais. Two consecutive victories for the Sang et Or, it’s been a long time since it happened…
