These are two teams with contradictory dynamics who will face each other on Sunday on the pitch of the Groupama Stadium, with an advantage on paper for Roberto De Zerbi’s men.
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Almost unbeatable since the start of the Ligue 1 season with three wins and a draw, OM is moving forward with confidence before challenging rival Lyon on its home turf at Groupama Stadium on Sunday, September 22. The Marseille club, which added former Parisian Adrien Rabiot during the week – not yet physically ready – is firing on all cylinders, with an average of three goals per game. Enough to give Roberto De Zerbi’s men confidence with a clear objective: to play a leading role in the league and return to the European Cup next season.
On the Lyon side, if the president John Textor does not lack ambition either, with a displayed desire to “compete with PSG”the first matches of the Gones did not offer as many guarantees. Hectic transfer window, emblematic players (Anthony Lopes, Rayan Cherki…) placed in the loft, aborted departure of Ernest Nuamah… Not really enough to prepare for the season in serenity. One of the club’s big salaries, Dejan Lovren, left the club a few days ago, while the French international midfielder Jordan Veretout (six caps) arrived in the Rhône at the beginning of September. Now it’s up to Pierre Sage to find the right formula, after having snatched an interesting draw at Lens last week (0-0).
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