Olympique de Marseille should change its organization chart in the coming hours. A new coach will succeed Marcelino.
It’s a scenario that would have been difficult to imagine just a few weeks ago. Even in Marseille. And yet, after only 7 matches on the bench of the Marseille club, Marcelino should leave his functions in the coming hours. According to information from L’Équipe, Pablo Longoria is preparing to part ways with the Spanish technician, with whom he has a long-standing friendship.
Marcelino’s departure would be the consequence of a very hectic start to the week. On Monday evening, a meeting between the management of Olympique de Marseille and groups of supporters took place in a very tense atmosphere, with fans demanding Longoria’s resignation. Which tends to confirm that the choice of the president of the Marseille club was never accepted by those who love the club.
Revolution at OM
Marcelino was criticized for not giving an attractive playing identity to a well-stocked squad. At the heart of a very busy start to the season, Longoria would therefore prefer to cut to the chase. But the rest will come quickly. From Thursday, Marseille will enter the competition in the Europa League, with a gala poster against Ajax Amsterdam. And according to information from L’Equipe, it is Jean-Pierre Papin who could take his place on the bench of the Marseille club.
Papin would then lead a temporary mission. Current advisor to the president, the former Ballon d’Or, considered a legend of the club, has notable coaching experience, but the club should rely on a technician with a much more extensive CV for the rest of this exercise.
