Two points behind Lens. A goal difference of +28, against +31 for the Sang et Or. If OM have fallen behind in the race for 2nd place, there is still hope. But we will have to put all the chances on our side.
Without pressure
In any case, barring disaster, the Marseillais will be able to play liberated, without looking in the rear view mirror. Indeed, Monaco is six points from the podium and must face Lille, Lyon, Rennes and Toulouse by the end of the season. Not to mention their low goal difference (+17). The real objective is therefore Lens and these famous two points behind to grab. One of the possible scenarios is Marseille’s full board while Lens gets hooked. There is therefore a scenario (and even several) where OM and Lens end up with the same number of points. In these cases, it will be the goal difference that will settle the accounts, then the following criterion compares the direct confrontations. Which means that we will have to count on a better goal difference than the Artesians. Basically, it will take 4 goals from the Lensois. A mission far from impossible if OM decides to step on the accelerator.
Yes, Lens can lose points
The Lensois calendar is not difficult, but it is tricky. Getting hooked against Reims, Lorient or even Auxerre is not impossible. But Franck Haise’s men can unroll against Ajaccio. An element that forces OM to give everything from the next match against Angers. Because on the Marseille side, there will be this trip to Ajaccio on the last day or the reception of Brest to hope for important scores, but the mission must start at home on Sunday against the last in Ligue 1, also to prepare as well as possible. the great challenge that will await the Phocaeans in Lille next Saturday.
En mission destruction !
If Angers are doing a little better, there is no question of being satisfied with a narrow victory, otherwise the objective of catching up with Lensoise’s goal difference will be in the wing. Suddenly, it’s time to let everything go and win by several goals, like the victory against Toulouse (6-1), where OM had been excellent against goals. Of course, such speech may seem haughty and disrespectful of the adversary. It’s not, it’s just pragmatism and math. And why not also review the organization and ideology of Igor Tudor, if only once or twice, playing the attack at all costs. It probably won’t, but a 4-2-3-1 with Vitinha up front, Payet at number ten and Under and Sanchez on the wings could hurt a lot. A great coach must also know how to get out of his style and his ideas for the good of his club. Faced with a probably low block, it will be necessary to create as many chances as possible, to score quickly and a lot. This OM has the weapons to do it, but we must not delay any longer.
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