Lorient sets sail for the south of France, specifically to the vibrant city of Marseille, this Saturday for the 26th round of Ligue 1 fixtures. After suffering a defeat on their home turf against Toulouse last weekend, the Merlus find themselves without a victory for the third consecutive match in Ligue 1, currently occupying the 11th position in the standings. Moreover, in 2014, Christian Gourcuff’s squad has managed to secure only one victory. Thus, the upcoming journey to Marseille holds crucial significance for Lorient in order to regain their winning momentum.
“I believe there’s an added motivation. We’re aware of Marseille’s talented players. We all look forward to facing such formidable opponents. However, it’s important not to burden ourselves with unnecessary pressure. It’s still a Ligue 1 fixture, and we’ll strive to pose challenges for OM,” expressed Lamine Gassama on the official Lorient website. According to the Senegalese international, the match is bound to be intense, filled with commitment. Marseille, currently in good form, will aim to maintain their momentum to keep their podium aspirations alive. “Marseille also stumbled to secure three points against Saint-Etienne last weekend, so they’ll be eager to give their all against us. It’s now our responsibility to display solidarity and rectify the mistakes from the Toulouse match,” added Gassama.
