In the opening match of the 29th day of the French League, three Togolese players are featured in the starting lineup. Jacques Alaixys Romao, a regular starter for Marseille, faces his compatriots Agassa Kossi and Floyd Ayité from Reims. Both players from Reims are returning from injury and have the confidence of their coach, Hubert Fournier.
This match carries significant importance for both teams in terms of their aspirations for the rest of the championship. A victory for Reims, playing at home, would put them in a strong position for a place in Europe.
With only one point separating Marseille and Reims in the Ligue 1 standings, the match at the Auguste-Delaune stadium is crucial. Despite their differing ambitions at the start of the season, the narrow gap between the two teams adds intrigue to the encounter. Marseille’s recent defeat against Nice has dampened their hopes of finishing on the podium, making this match even more significant.
