Mario Lemina, who arrived from Lorient like Togolese international midfielder Jacques Alaixys Romao, aspires to follow in the footsteps of his roommate Florian Thauvin. Thauvin made a start in his first match for Marseille, and Lemina is eager to make a similar impact. However, he recognizes the challenge ahead, with Romao currently occupying a similar role on the team.
Lemina expressed his belief that he can contribute more athletically and acknowledges that Romao performs well, benefiting the team. Both players share a similar profile, and Lemina acknowledges that if he wants to secure a spot in the starting lineup, he will need to compete with Romao for that position. Despite the competition, Lemina emphasizes that Romao is currently performing well, and there is no debate at the moment. However, he adds a light-hearted note, stating that if Romao encounters any issues, he will be ready to step in and compete for the position, indicating a healthy competition within the team.
