L’Olympique de Marseille prepares to face Paris Saint-Germain with several challenges. At a press conference, Roberto De Zerbi stressed the importance of the stability of his team despite the injuries of Nayef Aguerd and Boubacar Traoré, who were absent from the last game of Champions League. He also confirmed the prolonged absence of Hameed Traoré, a significant loss for the team. Concerning Aguerd, his return is uncertain and will depend on the evolution of his physical condition. These absences require rigorous physical management of the staff, which is crucial given the dense schedule of Ligue 1 and Champions League matches.

At the same time, goaltender Gerónimo Rulli took the floor to deny the rumours of his departure following the departures of Adrien Rabiot and Emile Rowe. He expressed his disappointment at the loss of his former partners, while reaffirming his total commitment to Roberto De Zerbi’s project. This statement aims to appease supporters and strengthen the unit of the locker room, a message particularly relevant to the approach of a major shock against the PSG. The arrival of Matt O’Riley on loan, facilitated by Mehdhi Benatia’s intervention, is seen as an opportunity to strengthen the middle ground and compensate for departures.

Finally, the first day of the Champions League allowed Gerónimo Rulli to be selected by UEFA in the typical team of the week. His performance in the game against Real Madrid, marked by several decisive saves, was hailed. This recognition is a boost to the morale of the team and underlines the importance of Rulli in the Marseille project. The absence of Parisian players in this selection, despite their victory, highlights UEFA’s preference for individual impact on collective performance. This appointment builds confidence in the De Zerbi-led group before the next challenges.