Ligue 1: Mario Lemina Focused on Results Ahead of Marseille vs. Bordeaux Showdown
New father and now back to full fitness, Mario Lemina is ready to make his mark for Olympique de Marseille as they prepare to face Bordeaux in a crucial Ligue 1 Matchday 14 clash. After being sidelined earlier in the season due to injury, the Franco-Gabonese midfielder could return to action under Marcelo Bielsa for what is shaping up to be a pivotal encounter.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Lemina downplayed the emotional or historic weight of the match, choosing instead to emphasize its significance in the title race:
“For me, the importance of this match is on the accounting level,” he stated. “We want to keep this first place and Bordeaux and Paris are pushing behind… So that’s the only importance I know.”
Marseille entered the weekend as Ligue 1 leaders, but Friday night’s 3-2 win by Paris Saint-Germain over Metz temporarily pushed the defending champions to the top of the table. A win tonight at the Vélodrome would see OM reclaim first place and send a strong signal to their rivals.
Bielsa’s squad will be hoping for a strong performance, especially with key players like André Ayew and Nicolas Nkoulou set to depart soon for the Africa Cup of Nations. Lemina’s return comes at a vital time for the club’s midfield depth and ambitions.
As the pressure mounts in the Ligue 1 title race, Lemina and Marseille are keeping their eyes firmly on the numbers—three points tonight would mean more than just bragging rights.
