Pape Diouf, former president of Olympique de Marseille, is critical of the club’s performance in the current season. Marseille was eliminated from the Champions League after recording five defeats in as many matches, and they are lagging far behind in Ligue 1.
Diouf attributes the poor performance to the club’s recruitment policy, particularly the focus on young players. He criticizes the decision to recruit young players for high sums, stating, “OM recruited young players for crazy sums. Young people who arrive in Marseille already thinking of themselves as stars.” According to Diouf, this approach has led to a lack of cohesion within the team, hindering its potential for success. He emphasizes that playing the youth card alone is not enough and calls for a more balanced approach to recruitment.
