It’s time to take stock for Olympique de Marseille. The Phocaeans experienced a particular transfer window, where the question was more about knowing who was going to leave and who was going to stay, rather than knowing who was going to arrive.
As a result, OM parted company with numerous executives (Greenwood, Medina, Balerdi, Timber, etc.). And even if players like Igor Paixao or Pierre-Emile Hojberg were ultimately retained, the group was considerably weakened, both in quantity and quality.
This raises questions for Mamadou Niang. “If you ask me if they are convicted, I would tell you no. But if you ask me if I’m worried, yes, replied the former OM striker on Canal+ Foot. When we see the squad they have… There are quite a few young people, there are not a lot of confirmed players to play on the tables, with the championship and the European Cup. It’s a season that’s going to be very complicated. »
Bruno Genesio, the good pick of OM
Fortunately, the 2010 French champion believes that OM made the right choice regarding their coach. “The only good news for Olympique de Marseille is the best recruit of this summer, Bruno Genesio, who is a great coach”confided the Senegalese.
“We all know what he did, whether in Lyon or even in Lille. I was able to see the preparation matches, and the start of the season. With very few resources, he still manages to make this team play a little, Niang believes. OM are lucky to have him this year. » That’s already it…