FFF President Philippe Diallo says French football needs Marseille competing at the top | OneFootball

“The club is an integral part of our football’s history. Ligue one needs a strong Marseille because it is one of the positive rivalries that make our league more well-known and exciting. My hope is for OM to rediscover its splendour and rediscover the position that is their own. The club needs to rebuild. It is in the interest of OM’s supporters and all of French football because it needs an OM competing at the top of the table,”

FFF president Philippe Diallo told La Provence.

Olympique de Marseille were the first French club to win the UEFA Champions League. In recent seasons they often returned to Europe, yet they now go into the international break in the Ligue one relegation zone, second from bottom. They are competing in the Europa League this season.

The drop reflects a dire financial picture at the club. Key players departed and budget constraints meant Marseille made no signings over the summer, leaving a weaker squad than finished last season.

Bruno Genesio has been clear that this is not a Marseille side that should be expected to qualify for European competition next year.

Source: GetFootballNewsFrance.com

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