OM will play on Thursday against Ajax Amsterdam in the Europa League.
By Yannick Goebbels Published on 09/19/2023 at 12:59
This weekend, Marseille had the opportunity to draw level again with Ligue 1 leader Monaco, but OM could not find the solution against a disorganized but uninhibited Toulouse, who could have scored two goals at the end of the match. The Vélodrome, dissatisfied, had to settle for a tasteless draw.
This is not the best possible preparation before challenging Ajax in the Europa League in Amsterdam on Thursday. Especially because this Tuesday we learned that coach Marcelino announced his departure to the OM players, even though he arrived just a few weeks ago. Therefore, he will only have coached Marseille (9 points out of 15 in the French championship) in 7 official matches, including the elimination in the preliminary rounds of the lucrative Champions League against the Greek Panathinaikos.
Jean-Pierre Papin should succeed him on Thursday on the Olympic bench. The former French soccer star became an advisor to President Pablo Longoria in November 2022. Now it is up to him to step even further into the light…
Brandao, a former Marseille player, offered his services to the Marseille club on social networks.
By the editorial team Published on 09/19/2023 at 16:26
Crisis situation in Marseille. This Tuesday we learned of the desire of Marcelino, current coach of the French club, to resign. At the same time, rumors from Spain also announced the possible departure of Pablo Longoria, president of the club.
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But for his part, the former Marseille player, Brandao, came forward on social networks to succeed Marcelino. Brandao considers himself prepared to face the challenge: “I know Ligue 1 very well and I have already won 7 titles.” In 2010, the former Brazilian striker was French champion with OM.
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Aside from his experience as an assistant coach at Londrina-PR in the Brazilian second division, Brandao has had no other coaching experience. An unusual sequence that should not happen but that has gone around the internet.
Pending the possible official announcement of Marcelino’s departure, Jean-Pierre Papin, according to L’Equipe, is expected to be on the OM bench against Ajax on Thursday, in the Europa League, at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
