Olympique de Marseille faces a tough challenge as they travel to Saint-Etienne on Sunday evening for the 25th day of Ligue 1. The Cauldron will be buzzing with its Green supporters, and both teams are vying for third place in the league, with Marseille trailing Saint-Etienne by 3 points and Lille by 5.
Having been eliminated from all cup competitions, Marseille can now focus solely on Ligue 1, aiming to finish the season strongly and secure third place. This goal remains within reach, especially after Marseille’s convincing 3-0 victory over Bastia last weekend, during which Dimitri Payet scored two goals.
At a press conference, Payet emphasized the importance of the upcoming match at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium and reflected on his recent return to form in the Marseille jersey.
“I’m not focused on personal stats like goals or assists; my main objective is to help the team earn points. Whether I score a goal or provide an assist to secure a win, that’s what matters most. Personal statistics come second. Of course, the coach [Didier Deschamps] evaluates the performance of attackers based on their contributions to scoring. My form is gradually improving, and I hope it continues until the end of the season.”
