The Marseillais wore the mask on Saturday after the match against Toulouse. Consequence of the goal conceded in added time. While they were heading towards a precious success allowing them to seize first place in the ranking, Roberto de Zerbi’s men finally had to settle for a draw (2-2).
“ It hurts a lot. We had already lost two points against Angers in added time (2-2). With tonight, that makes four at home. We played poorly in the first half. We have to get used to playing three matches a week and maybe that’s the price we have to pay. We are not yet ready to play three full matches in eight days », regretted the Italian technician at the end of the meeting.
The former midfielder had however made several changes compared to the match against Newcastle on Tuesday. Particularly in midfield, where Bilal Nadir and Angel Gomes had started in place of Arthur Vermeeren and Darryl Bacola.
Darryl Bacola injured in the calf
Aligned from the start four days earlier against the Magpies, the young Darryl Bacola was not even on the match sheet on Saturday, Roberto De Zerbi preferring in particular the young winger Tadjidine Mmadi. And this in order to better balance his bench and to be able to count on an additional asset in attack.
According to RMC, Darryl Bacola, who celebrated his 18th birthday on Sunday, also felt a little pain in his calf after the match against Newcastle. Nothing to cause concern but the staff also did not want to take the slightest risk, especially since the native of Marseille was also particularly nervous following this great first.
