After being eliminated from the Champions League with zero points, Olympique de Marseille (OM) is focusing on Ligue 1. The team faces Olympique Lyonnais (OL) in the “Olympico” on the 18th day of the league. Both teams are currently in a relative slump.
Following the dismissal of Elie Baup, José Anigo has taken charge of Marseille. With OM sitting in fifth place, nine points behind third place, the club’s declared ambition, Anigo’s first match in charge ended in a defeat against Borussia Dortmund (2-1). However, Rod Fanni, OM’s right-back, expressed satisfaction with Anigo’s methods in the early days of his tenure.
Fanni highlighted Anigo’s efforts to unite the group and tap into the players’ frustration from defeats to instill a strong desire to win. According to Fanni, Anigo is a bit tougher than Baup, but not a torturer. The new coach aims to maximize the potential of the team, strengthen unity, and elicit a strong response from the players. Fanni noted that the players seem to be on board with Anigo’s approach.
