A week after the postponement of OM-OL, Marseille was lacking inspiration at the Vélodrome against Lille (0-0) this Saturday during the 11th day of Ligue 1. The Marseillais did not take off in the standings, while the Mastiffs remain at the foot of the podium.
Football is finally back at the Vélodrome. A week after the incidents leading to the postponement of OM-OL – which will be played on December 6 – the Marseillais played football again this Saturday during the reception of Lille. But Gennaro Gattuso’s men undoubtedly delivered one of the least controlled performances since the arrival of the Italian technician by scoring a sad draw against Lille (0-0).
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Yazici’s brilliant inspiration
Not successful against the Dogues in recent years (one victory, one draw, three defeats in the last five matches), the Marseillais have suffered the territorial domination of Paulo Fonseca’s men, who have passed a lot through the right side occupied by Edon Zhegrova , the LOSC man in form in recent weeks. However, it was from Yazici’s left foot that the biggest danger of the first act came.
Taking advantage of a rough kick from Pau Lopez and a loss of ball from Valentin Rongier, the LOSC midfielder saw his lob being pushed back by the bar (15th). A heat stroke without consequences for the jostled Marseillais. On counterattacks, OM tried to create danger and Harit – author of an ugly gesture a few minutes earlier – could have allowed his team to equalize, but the Moroccan missed his recovery from a cross from Clauss (45th).
A loser who doesn’t help anyone
If Paulo Fonseca expressed his anger towards the refereeing at the break, his players continued to impose high pressure to hinder the Marseillais. Faced with the lack of offensive inspiration on both sides, the Lille defense was saved by a saving tackle from Alexsandro in front of Aubameyang, very discreet this Saturday and booed by his own public when he left in the last quarter of an hour.
Despite the changes and the repositioning of Harit in support of Vitinha, OM conceded chances and Lopez pulled out all the stops to stop an attempt by Angel Gomes, author of the third shot on target of the match… in the 79th minute. After a choppy match without any real excitement, finished under the bronca of the Vélodrome, this draw does not suit either team. Marseille stagnates in 8th place (13 pts), while Lille misses the opportunity to climb onto the podium (4th).