Marseille’s hopes of advancing in the Champions League seem bleak after suffering a third consecutive defeat, this time against Napoli (1-2) at the Vélodrome. Souleymane Diawara, who played as a central defender in the match, expressed his disappointment, stating that the team only played well for about 15 minutes.
Diawara mentioned that there were no words from the coach but highlighted the team’s shortcomings, including a lack of desire, aggressiveness, and impact on the game. He acknowledged the mathematical difficulties the team now faces in the group stage, being at -5 in goal difference with zero points while Napoli leads with 6 points.
Despite his personal opinion that Napoli did not impress him, Diawara emphasized the importance of realism, noting that Napoli capitalized on their chances, which is a quality of big teams that makes a difference. He suggested that Marseille now needs to focus more on Ligue 1 and honor the OM jersey.
