Marseille begin against Strasbourg, a blank page met with impatience and belief | OneFootball

After a lively summer behind the scenes, Marseille open their Ligue 1 season at the Vélodrome against Strasbourg on Friday, ushering in a new chapter that looks less glitzy yet no less gripping.

According to L'Équipe, kick-off is at 20:45, live on Ligue 1+, available on L'Équipe.

Boulevard Michelet is set to stir again, the forecourt packed by late afternoon and queues outside the shop despite shirt printing still idle. The ends are expected back in full voice, with tifos or banners as the mood takes them.

Bruno Genesio came to Marseille seeking emotion and has already sampled a bittersweet mix in two friendlies. There were early thrills against Athletic Bilbao, a 3-1 win on the ninth of August, then a protest against Balerdi to defuse during the 1-2 defeat to Atlético de Madrid on the 14th of August.

All of which frames a curtain-raiser charged with anticipation, approached with a measure of impatience and confidence.

Source: L'Équipe

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