The Olympique de Marseille won a convincing 4-0 victory over Lorient, a relief for the club after difficult season starts. The team has demonstrated remarkable control and efficiency, notably through the expulsion of an opposing player and the exploitation of their numerical superiority. New recruits, such as Mason Greenwood, Angel Gomes and Nayef Aguerda, scored goals, demonstrating the offensive potential of the team. This victory, the fifth at home consecutive in Ligue 1, strengthens confidence before a crucial week with important matches in the Champions League against Real Madrid and in the championship against PSG.

However, this victory is tinged with concern about the state of health of Amine Gouiri, who had to leave the field after a shock in his face. The exams excluded a serious jaw injury, which was excellent news for coach Roberto De Zerbi, who feared a prolonged absence. Gouiri remains under medical supervision for mild shoulder pain, but his prolonged absence would be a hard blow for the Marseille attack, which relies on his versatile profile and his ability to create spaces.

At the same time, Real Madrid has a hard hit with the absence of its central defender Antonio Rüdiger for the Champions League match. This muscle injury to the left leg, estimated to be three months off, requires Xabi Alonso to review his defensive plans. The absence of Rüdiger could open an opportunity for Godfrey Kondo, who carried the armband in the match against Lorient and who seems to have reinstated the coach’s confidence. His calmness, his experience and his physical profile could propel him into the holder, as OM faced leading opponents.