After eight days of Ligue 1, Olympique de Marseille sits at the top of the rankings. Consequence of its good series of victories, OM having signed against Le Havre on Saturday, its fifth victory in a row in the championship, but also of the difficulties of PSG.
Opposed to Strasbourg, Friday, at the opening of this eighth day of Ligue 1, the capital club had to settle for a draw (3-3) after being two goals behind at the hour of play. Enough for the Rouge et Bleu to have only one victory in the league since mid-September and therefore to have to settle for second place in the standings, one length behind the Phocaeans.
But if Marseille supporters start to dream of the title of champion of France, Bixente Lizarazu wants to be much more reserved.
âThey look like a serious candidate for qualification for the Champions League. For me, Paris, even if it doesn't show at the moment, remains the unbeatable team. Even if itâs not visible at the moment because of the changesâhe confided to the TĂ©lĂ©foot microphone.
Luis Enrique's management validated
Because against Strasbourg, by choice or by obligation, Luis Enrique was deprived of several of his usual starters. Nuno Mendes, Achraf Hakimi, Pacho, Marquinhos, Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Joao Neves, Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia were missing at kick-off. A strong but logical choice for the former world champion.
âI think itâs smart on the part of Luis Enrique and his staff. They analyzed last season and this start of the year with a lot of injuries, explained the former Munich player. They are like the Tour de France, they start slowly, manage the efforts and they will have to accelerate when it comes to the mountains. For now, they have to lose points, but it's accepted. I understand it. »
