The Olympic derby takes center stage in the 18th day of Ligue 1 as Marseille (OM) travels to Lyon. Lyon has been showing signs of improvement after a challenging start to the season, staying within reach of the top of the table. On the other hand, Marseille, currently fifth, faced disappointment with their exit from the Champions League following a sixth consecutive defeat against Borussia Dortmund. This loss came on the heels of FC Nantes’ victory at the Stade Vélodrome, which contributed to the departure of Élie Baup as the Marseille coach.
As Marseille faces Lyon, Rod Fanni expresses curiosity about how his team will respond to the pressure and challenges they are currently facing. With their Champions League hopes dashed and rivals distancing themselves, Marseille feels the urgency to secure positive results. Fanni emphasizes the importance of the upcoming match on both an accounting and psychological level. Marseille aims to demonstrate their capabilities and believes that competing for a podium position is still feasible, considering there are plenty of points left to be earned in the season.
