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Olympique de Marseille cannot do it. This Friday evening, at the opening of the 21st day of Ligue 1, the Marseille club was held to a draw at the Stade Velodrome by FC Metz with a score of 1 goal all.
Despite the opener from Faris Moumbagna (56th), the Marseillais quickly caught up thanks to a goal from Matthieu Udol a few minutes later (61st).
A result which does not help Marseille which is standing still in the championship. Gennaro Gattuso’s men are provisionally in 7th place pending the outcome of this day.
After the meeting, the Italian technician did not hide his great frustration at a press conference. “I want to say something but it would be rude so I’ll hold back.” I’m frustrated ! Marseille is a very hot place. This is another type of mentality. You must not act like a suicide bomber. We will see in 3 or 4 matches where we are. Football is cruel. When we look at the stats, we have the ball but hey… The state of mind of not giving up gave me satisfaction,” he admitted.
Raising your head in the European Cup
Times are tough at Olympique de Marseille. The Phocaeans are on a series of 5 matches without a victory in all competitions. This week, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s partners have the opportunity to raise their heads and tackle the 1/16 finals of the Europa League on the lawn of Shakhtar Donetsk.
A success or a positive result could allow the Olympians to finally launch their year 2024 and regain all serenity.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
