Ligue 1: Marseille Crush Troyes 6-0 – Lemina Praises Diarra’s Impact
Olympique de Marseille delivered a resounding 6–0 victory over Troyes this Sunday on Matchday 3 of Ligue 1, with one notable highlight being Lassana Diarra’s debut for the club. The former Real Madrid midfielder marked his first appearance in a Marseille shirt with a commanding performance and a well-taken goal.
Among the most enthusiastic after the match was Mario Lemina, who praised Diarra’s influence both on and off the pitch.
“We get along well, on the pitch and in life. He helps me a lot to progress, to mature, he’s a great player,” said Lemina. “It’s easy to play with him because he operates with one or two touches of the ball and we enjoy it. We defend like dogs alongside him and he infects us. When players like that arrive, they have influence in the locker room.”
Diarra, a seasoned international with 28 caps for France, has clearly made a strong early impression on his new teammates.
But Diarra’s arrival may also have consequences beyond the pitch. Lemina, linked with a move to Juventus, could be swayed to stay at Marseille following the boost in midfield chemistry and ambition Diarra brings.
Whether Diarra’s presence will be enough to hold off interest from the Serie A champions remains to be seen, but Marseille fans will be hoping their midfield partnership continues to blossom throughout the season.
