OM, it’s starting out pretty bad

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By: Manu Tournoux

OM, it's starting out pretty bad

Eager to quickly sign their new coach, Olympique de Marseille must be patient in the Sergio Conceiçao file while activating backup plans. Once again, nothing is simple in Marseille.

Pablo Longoria agreed with the journalists eager to know those responsible for a more than mediocre OM season ended at the 8th place, synonymous with non-qualification for a European Cup. Present on May 19 in the mixed zone of the Océane stadium after Le-Havre-OM (1-2)last day of Ligue 1 2023-2024, the president of the Marseille club pleaded partly guilty.

“Finishing eighth in the championship is not acceptable. It is unacceptable, confided Pablo Longoria after the useless success of OM in Le Havre in the race for Europe. Now is also the time to look, to start rebuilding for next season. We’ve been busy at this for a while. But above all, we must engage in self-criticism. Everyone is responsible. » Today, the young Spanish leader and his staff have not made much progress.

Sergio Conceiçao back in Serie A?

OM wanted to quickly find a replacement for interim Jean-Louis Gasset, ideally at the end of May. As of June 1, no coach had committed while part of the media, The Team in particular, speaks of Sergio Conceiçao as the new priority after a first failure, the stagnation of the track Paulo Fonseca expected at theAC Milan. If one Portuguese coach can hide another, the matter is very far from being closed. What do we know about the situation regarding the 49-year-old technician who stayed at FC Nantes for seven months (December 2016-June 2017)?

Linked to FC Porto until 2028 after a recently initialed extension, Sergio Conceiçao would have been offered an attractive salary by OM, explains the French sports daily. It is not said that the ex-Lazio midfielder was seduced by the Marseille project, while Italian clubs are reportedly following him closely. If OM had his favors, he would first have to leave FC Porto and that could take time. And OM must not lose any more. The sooner the new coach arrives, the sooner the Olympian transfer window will begin.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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