Central African Republic captain Geoffrey Kondogbia insists Olympique Marseille will not be carried away after recent success.
Marseille produced one of their most accomplished performances under Roberto De Zerbi last Friday, sweeping aside Nice 5–1 to return to the summit of Ligue 1.
Back in the starting lineup, Kondogbia set the tone in midfield, as Les Olympiens went on to dominate their Côte d’Azur neighbours.
After 13 matches, Marseille find themselves in second position with 28 points, two points behind log leaders, Paris Saint Germain.
Speaking after the match, Kondogbia affirmed the side will not be swollen headed as they seeks for meaningful impact this season.
“We blocked their buildup well, especially on Jonathan’s (Clauss) side. We interpreted the match very, very well. We played more vertically than usual. We needed that to make the difference tonight.”
“You know the coach, he’s passionate and always looking for perfection. We understand he wants more, but this is still a big performance in a stadium where we were really expected.”
“It’s nice to be top, even if it’s only November. We’ll celebrate without getting carried away, and then prepare for the Champions League.”
Marseille have shifted their attention to the upcoming UEFA Champions League clash against Newcastle United on Tuesday.
