Ahead of the 29th day of Ligue 1, Olympique de Marseille faced AC Ajaccio. Senegalese striker Modou Sougou, who had found a place in the starting 11 for two previous matches, was expected to feature again. Sougou had been decisive in a match against Troyes, providing two assists.
On the Ajaccio side, defender Ricardo Faty, who represents Senegal internationally, discussed Marseille’s qualities and acknowledged their mental strength. Despite pointing out potential weaknesses in Marseille’s squad and the challenges they face, Faty recognized the motivation and efficiency of the Marseille players. He emphasized the need for caution and concentration, particularly in the closing stages of the match, where Marseille has shown a strong finish in recent games.