While Marcelino is a fan of 4-4-2, OM could soon move to a 4-3-3 in order to strengthen their midfield.
The beginnings of Marcelino on the benchOlympic Marseille are quite mixed so far. After an elimination against Panathinaikos in the 3rd preliminary round of the Champions League, the Marseille club has still not lost in the championship but is struggling to convince, particularly during the two draws conceded against Metz and Nantes while they were in superiority digital.
Change of system for OM?
At the dawn of several big matches, including the Classic in Paris next Sunday and the start of a Europa League campaign in a group that is far from easy, the Spanish technician has every interest in finding the right formula. His traditional 4-4-2 has already shown some limitations, particularly in midfield, and a change could be considered. As indicated RMC Sport this Friday, Marcelino would consider switching to a 4-3-3 which would ensure more balance in midfield, which would also allow Azzedine Ounahi to find a position highlighting its qualities, as was the case with Morocco during the international break.
🔹Marcelino 🇪🇸 would consider changing the system for the next meetings. The 4-3-3 would be an option to better integrate Azzedine Ounahi, who is more comfortable as a relay player. (RMC)#TeamOM pic.twitter.com/4LBKpKoXrw
— MercatOM (@Mercat_OM) September 15, 2023
While keeping the fundamentals of its rapid transition game, Marcelino’s OM could therefore evolve with three players in the middle and a three-man attack, for the moment without the injured Ismaïla Sarr and which could shift Iliman N’Diaye to the right side of the Olympian attack. It remains to be seen whether these big changes will take place during the reception in Toulouse this Sunday.
