The match between Marseille and Lyon, rescheduled for this Wednesday evening, is subject to reinforced security. Incidents are feared during the meeting.
More than a month after the violent excesses which injured Fabio Grosso and his deputy around the Stade Vélodrome, Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais meet again this Wednesday evening for a meeting classified as very high risk (swipe). dispatch at 9 p.m.).
This week, the various players in the meeting called on the supporters to calm down. Pablo Longoria sent a strong message to the Marseille spectators.
“We meet our opponent this evening after the unacceptable incidents that occurred on October 29, 2023. I affirm it and I repeat it: violence around or inside the stadiums has no place. Football must remain a celebration for all passionate lovers of this fabulous sport. Since the start of the season and in every match, we have felt your fervor accompanying the team. Let’s go on. Together, let’s show how beautiful our stadium is. Together, let’s show how unique your passion is. Together, let’s show the faces of true OM supporters. »
OM would fear an interruption of the match before the final whistle
Will these words full of common sense be enough to avoid any excess? According to information from L’Équipe, Olympique de Marseille fear projectile throws during the match. A scenario which would lead to the match being interrupted before the final whistle. The refereeing body is preparing for a potential crisis meeting in the event of incidents of this type, despite the fact that no Lyon supporters have been authorized to make the trip.
For the pre-match, the security system was also reinforced with an unmarked bus for the Lyonnais, security agents present in the vehicle and a different route to reach the stadium.
