As the Classic between Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain approached, Roberto De Zerbi, Marseille coach, stressed the importance of the stability of his team despite the notable absences. He confirmed Hameed Traoré’s prolonged unavailability following an injury in the match against Lorient, a significant loss for the attack. Moreover, Nayef Aguerd’s case remains uncertain, although he may potentially return, with careful management of his medical condition. De Zerbi insists on the need to rely on the entire team, mentioning players such as Kondogbia, Gomes, Paixão and Vermeeren, to maintain the team’s level of performance.

On the Parisian side, Luis Enrique highlighted the symbolic dimension and the strong rivalry associated with the Classic, stressing the importance of this match for fans and the club. He expresses his enthusiasm for the idea of training for this type of confrontation, stressing the intensity and peculiarity of this duel between two historical French football clubs. The Spanish coach hopes his team will be able to play at a high level and win this match.

OM tackles this shock with the desire to capitalize on the positive dynamics of their performance, despite the defeat against Real Madrid in the Champions League. The match against Paris is seen as a potential turning point for the season, both in terms of results and psychologically. The event arouses a media and passionate interest, recalling the unique importance of Classic in the French football landscape, an appointment always awaited with tension and show.