Olympique de Marseille is set to face Toulouse in the round of 16 of the League Cup this Wednesday, and the match holds significant importance for both teams. Marseille, currently in 6th place in the league and undergoing a leadership change with sports director José Anigo replacing Elie Baup, cannot afford to neglect this competition. A poor performance in this match would only add to the challenges they are facing.
For the encounter with Toulouse, José Anigo faces defensive concerns as the sector is plagued by injuries. Neither Fanni nor Morel will be available for this match. However, Nicolas Nkoulou, the Cameroonian international defender, will play a crucial role in a determined Olympian group looking to return to winning ways. Despite admitting to being in a challenging period and not performing at his best, Nkoulou expressed his commitment to push through the difficulties.
“I’m going through a really difficult time. I don’t perform up to what is expected of me and I am the first to be disappointed, but I must not stop there. Now is not the time to find out why things aren’t going the way I want. It’s true that at OM, we play a large number of matches, but I don’t want to make excuses,” said Nkoulou. The Indomitable Lion is determined to regain his form after the break and is eager to compete in the League Cup with the goal of reliving the joy of winning titles, a sentiment he cherished when he first arrived in Marseille.
