A change in leadership has revitalized Marseille’s style of play, providing the attacking flair that the club’s passionate supporters have longed for.
Since Jean-Louis Gasset assumed control, the team has found the back of the net 16 times in four matches, culminating in a resounding 4-0 victory over Villarreal in the Europa League on Thursday.
With 10 matches left in the French league, Marseille harbors ambitions beyond just securing a respectable finish. Currently in seventh place, they have narrowed the gap on third-placed Monaco to six points, leaving open the possibility of a late surge for a coveted Champions League spot.
“I’ve conveyed to the players that we haven’t reached our peak performance yet,” stated Gasset, whose arrival has injected newfound confidence into the squad.
“We’re displaying courage on the ball and showcasing improvement with each outing, embracing diverse playing styles.” This turnaround marks a significant shift from Marseille’s form prior to Gasset’s appointment at the end of last month.
The year commenced with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against a lower-tier opponent in the French Cup. However, subsequent weeks were marred by a lackluster run, with Marseille enduring seven winless matches and mustering only seven goals in the process.
During this period, players seemed to vanish during matches, while apprehensive defenders operated under the weight of heightened pressure, fearing costly errors.
