In the initial half, Marseille appeared lethargic and suffered a defeat to Nantes at the Vélodrome on Friday (0-1) during the commencement of the 17th round of Ligue 1. Nantes swiftly secured the lone goal through an impressive collective effort, capped off successfully by Bedoya. Despite a noteworthy shift in the second half, with Marseille displaying a vastly improved presence in pressing, it proved insufficient to reverse the situation. This marked another setback for Marseille, the second within the week, relegating them to fifth place in the standings as Nantes surpassed them.
Expressing his disappointment, Marseille defender Rod Fanni acknowledged the dissatisfaction within the team and leadership. He stated, “There is no fire, no, but inevitably there are dissatisfied people, the leaders too. It’s normal, no one is happy in this situation. Even on the field, it was palpable. Something was missing, and unfortunately, we were slow to wake up, even in the first half. We found ourselves merely chasing the score. We had a few opportunities, but they didn’t work out in our favor. The podium seems distant. We need to prioritize, focus on collecting points before contemplating the podium. Everything in its due time.”
