Jean-François Pérès, edited by Romain Rouillard
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7:17 p.m., January 28, 2023
In great shape since the start of 2023, Olympique de Marseille welcomes AS Monaco this Saturday evening in the shock of this 20th day of Ligue 1. 3rd in the standings, just five points behind the Parisian leader, the Phocaeans intend to maintain the good dynamic in a Velodrome which will once again be a full house.
The statistics speak for themselves for Olympique de Marseille. The Phocaeans – as effective as they are spectacular – remain on eight victories in a row in all competitions. An extremely rare performance in the long history of this club. Dimitri Payet’s teammates will try to grab a ninth this Saturday evening against Monaco on behalf of the 20th day of Ligue 1. If OM have been in Olympic form in recent weeks, they owe it in particular to their Croatian coach, Igor Tudor. Yet very contested on his arrival last summer, the former defender of Juventus Turin put the laughers on his side.
“The ultimate dream is to wear this shirt”
In the group, the atmosphere is both studious and smiling and the players flourish fully. And in particular the Avignonnais Samuel Gigot, supporter of OM since his childhood. “When you’re young, the ultimate dream is to wear this shirt, not Real Madrid or Manchester United. It’s exceptional to be able to achieve it, to be able to make your family, your friends proud. I take advantage of bottom of this chance to be able to play in the best club in the world for me.”
The good atmosphere will also be there this Saturday in a Stade Vélodrome where 64,000 spectators are expected. The enclosure will be sold out for the 14th time in a row in Ligue 1. Unheard of. All before a double meeting that is already boiling Marseille. On February 8 and 26, it is the PSG of Messi, Neymar and Mbappé who will present themselves in the Marseille volcano.