It was a return to basics for Olympique de Marseille following the sacking of Roberto De Zerbi. And the basics seemed to give the club new life as they stole to a two-goal lead over RC Strasbourg Alsace. However, familiar problems would creep into the team, as a fragile defense once again collapsed.  Tactical analysis […]

Le Classique usually offered up the promise of a title race, but with Marseille in self-inflicted turmoil and Paris Saint-Germain in the green shoots stages of its project, there was a different feeling to the buildup of the game. In its place was something more intangible but no less vital – pride.  Tactical analysis and […]

The football was a welcome distraction for two clubs embroiled in off-field chaos. And perhaps there was a chance for at least one of Ajax or Olympique Marseille to start well in the Europa League, and prepare for a visit to their eternal rivals.  Tactical analysis and match report by Nick Hartland. It started with […]