OM representative in Nyon, Jean-Pierre Papin reacted to the draw for the Europa League play-offs.
It could have been AC Milan, Benfica or Galatasaray. It was ultimately Shakhtar Donetsk that Olympique de Marseille inherited in the Europa League play-off.
“I think it’s good to take a team that is solid, reacted Jean-Pierre Papin at the microphone of Canal+. In our group, it was not easy. We still came second in a group that we predicted would be difficult. We are going to play Shakhtar, we could have taken other teams, more difficult. It’s always a trap match, we know them. We will be lucky enough to host at the Vélodrome (in the return match, editor’s note). When we know what our audience can bring us, it can be magic. »
“I think it’s good for us to take a strong team” 🗣
Jean-Pierre Papin’s reaction after the draw for the Europa League play-offs where OM will face Shakhtar Donetsk 💬#UEL pic.twitter.com/KnplU2yrV5
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The first leg will take place on February 15, on neutral ground, as matches in Ukraine are not permitted by UEFA. The return match will be held in Marseille on February 22.
