Olympique de Marseille (OM) faced disappointment yet again after being defeated by Nice, this time at home with a narrow score of 1-0, courtesy of a free kick from Valentin Eysseric in the 66th minute.
This defeat dealt a severe blow to OM’s aspirations for a podium finish and Champions League qualification for the 2014 season. Currently sitting in 5th place with 43 points, OM trails behind Saint-Etienne, who occupies 4th place with 48 points and still has a game in hand.
Rod Fanni expressed his reluctance to comment on the situation, fearing that he might say something regrettable. Dimitri Payet acknowledged the bleak outlook but emphasized the importance of remaining focused, recognizing the challenges ahead with ten matches remaining in the season.
OM coach José Anigo attributed the loss to a lack of freshness, pointing out the fatigue among players returning late from international duty. He lamented the team’s poor performance, particularly in attack, and acknowledged that the defeat was a significant setback for the club.
