Aubameyang criticizes OM's relaxation after a surprise defeat

We were all expecting something different for the season kick-off. After a pretty convincing preseason (let's not replay the match against Aston Villa, alright?), we all thought our OM would start strong against Rennes. Result? A 1-0 defeat, and not even with the excuse of the scenario, since we finished 11 against 10. So, should we already be worried, or is it just a false start? Let's talk about it together.

De Zerbi in rant mode: a clear message in the locker room

Roberto De Zerbi didn't hide after the match. His speech left no room for doubt: to play in Marseille, you need more than talent, you need balance, mentality, and above all, to stay focused match after match. "If we think we're too strong in good times or too weak in bad times, we have no place at OM," he declared. You can tell the coach won't let anything slide this season. Do you think he was right to raise his voice from the first match, or should he have protected the group a bit more?

Aubameyang candid: too sure of ourselves, too quickly?

Coming in the second half, Aubam' didn't mince his words either. According to him, the team rested on its laurels, especially after the Rennes player was sent off. Instead of pushing to make a difference, maybe we thought we had it in the bag... And in the end, the defeat hurts. But let's not throw Pierre-Emerick under the bus – at least he has the merit of being honest. Do you think it's really a mental issue with the Olympians, or just a start-of-season hitch?

Worrying defeat or just a blip? We weigh the pros and cons

The positives? We saw some interesting phases of play, and the preseason wasn't bad. But let's admit, this defeat 11 vs. 10 is a blot, especially in terms of confidence. On the sporting side, we shouldn't ruin the season from the first matchday, but we all know that in Marseille, pressure rises very quickly. Financially, no immediate catastrophe, but we know that every misstep can shake things up in the transfer market, especially if the momentum doesn't change quickly.

So, should we expect adjustments? We know the management: if it's not working, there's surely going to be movement, especially with the transfer window still open. Do we bet on a few arrivals, or do you think the current squad can turn things around?

Next appointment: an imperative response at the Vélodrome

Next Saturday, Paris FC is coming to us. We absolutely cannot afford to make mistakes in front of the Vél' crowd! Do you feel that the group will revolt, or are you already skeptical after this start? Honestly, we're waiting for your opinions in the comments: who should be starting, who should be benched, and do you believe in De Zerbi's season? To your keyboards, friends!