OM: Frank McCourt’s strong decision before Strasbourg

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By: Manu Tournoux

OM: Frank McCourt's strong decision before Strasbourg

For OM’s first match of the season this Friday against Strasbourg, Frank McCourt decided to stay as close as possible to Bruno Genesio’s men.

Rarely present at the Stade Vélodrome during his Olympique de Marseille matches since he took over the reins of the club in 2016, Frank McCourt has decided to be as close as possible to Bruno Genesio’s men for the first official of the 2026-2027 season.

As reported in the newspaper
The Teamthe American owner of the Marseille club will be present in Marseille this Friday evening (8:45 p.m.), on the occasion of the Strasbourg reception on behalf of the 1era day of Ligue 1.

For this match, Bruno Genesio is deprived of Leonardo Balerdi, injured in a calf, and Quinten Timber, suspended. On the other hand, the former Losc coach can count on Geoffrey Kondogbia, who missed the training session on Wednesday.

Manu Tournoux

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