Marseille approaches the confrontation with FC Metz in the eighth position in the Ligue 1 standings. The Eurocup zone is only three points away, but the team’s recent results are not encouraging. In the previous round, under Gennaro Gattuso’s guidance, the southerners visited Lyon, where they lost to “Les Gones” with a score of 0:1. Conceding late in the first half, the southerners couldn’t find the strength to equalize. Moreover, throughout the game, they managed only one shot on target. This defeat extended their winless streak in the championship to four matches. It’s worth noting that a couple of weeks ago, Marseille was also eliminated from the French Cup, losing in a penalty shootout to Rennes.
Metz returned to the top division last summer but is once again at risk of dropping to Ligue 2. Currently, the “maroon” team occupies the 16th place in the French Ligue 1 standings. The gap from Lyon, who is in the safe 15th position, is three points. However, judging by Metz’s results in recent rounds, it is more likely that Metz will fall to the bottom of the table than rise higher. Last weekend, Laszlo B?l?ni’s team hosted Lorient, a direct competitor in the battle for survival, and lost 1:2 at home. This defeat marked Metz’s seventh consecutive loss in Ligue 1. Additionally, the “maroon” team was eliminated from the French Cup earlier this year, losing to Clermont in a penalty shootout.
