Besiktas hosts OM under pressure from a persistent crisis

Follow the duel this Thursday evening between Olympique de Marseille and Besiktas in Istanbul, scheduled for 9 p.m. on Canal+. OM, in the midst of a crisis with three consecutive defeats, hopes the Turkish air will give them a breath of fresh air, while Besiktas defend their ground in front of their supporters.

Marseille have endured three consecutive defeats, against Monaco, Paris FC and Rennes, making their start to the season very difficult. The lack of reinforcements this summer has accentuated squad depth problems.

Bruno Genesio, the new manager, already seems in despair after a summer with zero signings and a squad that will be hard to fit onto two lists. He has made it clear that the club's ambitions cannot be too high this season.

As the former LOSC coach reminds, Europe is part of Olympian DNA and great things can still happen. This quote fuels hope that the Europa League can provide a bounce back.

We will meet around 8:30 p.m. to follow this match together, so as not to miss any of the duel.

First day of the Europa League

Olympique de Marseille travel this Thursday evening to Turkey, onto Besiktas' pitch, for the first day of the Europa League, broadcast at 9 p.m. on Canal+. The trip marks the first European test of the season for Marseille.

Besiktas, for their part, are making a solid start to the season thanks to their star signings Dusan Vlahovic and Leandro Trossart. The Belgian is unavailable tonight, but the Serbian has already scored four goals in three matches.

A good result in Istanbul could lift OM's morale and halt the negative spiral, while a defeat would extend the already deep‑rooted crisis.