Olympique de Marseille is set to make its home debut at the Vélodrome, welcoming Evian TGFC for the 2nd day of Ligue 1. Souleymane Diawara, the Senegalese defender, has had a promising start to the season, regaining his place in the central defense alongside Nicolas Nkoulou.
Diawara, speaking at a press conference, expressed his desire to stay at Marseille this season, emphasizing that he still has one year left on his contract with the club. Regarding Lucas Mendes, Diawara mentioned that their relationship is good, and they share camaraderie even when not playing.
When asked about Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Diawara remarked that despite PSG’s recruitment of top players, Paris is not untouchable. He acknowledged that while PSG may not lose many games, even the best teams in the world experience defeats. Diawara emphasized Marseille’s commitment, solidarity, and desire in their matches, suggesting that these qualities could make a difference in the upcoming season. He highlighted the underdog spirit that propelled Marseille to a surprising second-place finish last season and expressed optimism about the team’s potential for an even better season with new recruits and a determined mindset.
