Stéphane Burgatt (in Marseille), edited by Romain Rouillard 11:56 a.m., August 07, 2022
A few hours before receiving Reims at the end of the first day of Ligue 1, Olympique de Marseille does not encourage optimism.
Between disappointing results during the preparation matches and the harsh methods of the new coach, Igor Tudor, the Marseille supporters share their fears.
It's back to school for Olympique de Marseille which hosts Reims at the Vélodrome this Sunday evening at 8:45 p.m. in Ligue 1. Victory is already almost obligatory for OM, weakened by many turbulences in recent weeks.
The former coach, Jorge Sampaoli, in disagreement with the policy of the club, first slammed the door before being replaced by the Croatian Igor Tudor, whose methods are considered brutal.
Not to mention the worrying performances delivered during the preparation matches.
The season has not even started yet and the crisis is already brewing around the Marseille club.
Something to worry the faithful of the club who were however racing for selfies, as if nothing had happened, at the exits of training.
Supporters all smiles, therefore, but do not hide their little ball in the stomach.
"Frankly I'm stressed"
"It's complicated, the season is not looking the best with all these controversies, these bad results during the preparation. Things go quickly in Marseille, so I don't know if we really have to ring the bell. alarm, but we feel that there was already a rather heavy climate", notes this supporter.
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The paradox is surprising.
Runner-up to PSG last season, qualified directly for the Champions League, OM brought together all the elements to tackle this inflated exercise.
Instead, Dimitri Payet's teammates are already back to the wall.
"It's hard. We have the impression that the group is not in agreement with the coach. I'm afraid that we will have a bad season and that we will be humiliated in the Champions League. Frankly, I'm stressed," says this fan.
A sold-out velodrome
The arrival of new coach Igor Tudor has created some tension and his results in preparation do not plead for him.
However, some supporters temporize: "Even if it's a bit of chaos, I think that firing a new coach after a few weeks, and especially at that time, is useless, it will disrupt the group even more. “, judge this one.
The enthusiasm of the supporters is far from being extinguished, however, as evidenced by the enormous success of the subscription campaign and a Stade Vélodrome which will still be sold out this evening.