During the international break, Olympique de Marseille seized the opportunity to engage in a friendly match against Istres at the Robert-Louis Dreyfus center on Thursday morning, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
This friendly encounter provided a platform for new recruits, such as Florian Thauvin, who recently joined Canebière after a contract dispute with his former club Lille. Additionally, players who have seen limited playing time, including Jordan Ayew (not selected for the Black Stars match against the Chipolopolos), had the chance to showcase their skills on the field.
Saber Khalifa, the Tunisian striker who switched allegiance from Evian TG this summer, was instrumental in Marseille’s equalizing goal following Jérôme Leroy’s opening score.
