Olympique de Marseille put an end to its negative spiral by winning against Toulouse (3-2) this Sunday in Ligue 1.. This victory, which comes after three consecutive defeats, not only allowed the Marseille club to recover second place, just behind Paris Saint-Germain, but also to put balm to the heart of its group.
The Marseille president, Pablo Longoria, very satisfied with this result in this last straight line of the championship, praised the attitude of the men of Roberto de Zerbi. “During this week, we expected to have a reaction to the match against Reims (3-1 defeat, March 29), it was not acceptable at all levels of the club, for the players, for the coach, for all the leaders and the institution”, said the Spanish leader in front of the media of which RMC. “Naturally, we were not happy with the match against Reims. We were waiting for a reaction. Not only in the result, but also in attitude. It shows the way we have to hold this competitive level until the end of the season to achieve our goals. »»
Longoria swings her truth about the locker room
The Heaven and White leader also denied any rumor of dissension within the team. “At no time is there a type of disunity inside. What needed was a reaction. It always bothers me that you know things from the locker room. Sometimes you have to find everyone's reaction. What was important this week is that we set a goal. There is no disunity, it's quite the opposite. Everyone goes in the same direction with very clear goals ”assured Longoria.
OM will travel to Monaco this Saturday for the 29th day of Ligue 1. A crucial match for second place between the PSG dolphin, which has 52 points, and the princely club, third with 50 points.
