Decrypting OM's Weaknesses: Dupraz's Straight-to-the-Point Analysis

Pascal Dupraz, invited on RMC Sport, did not mince his words when dissecting OM's defensive errors during this first match of the season. Losing 1-0 at Rennes is already frustrating, but the most painful part is the way we collapsed at the very end of the game. It's hard to argue with him this time…

"It’s a textbook case" – that's how he sums up the decisive action. Merlin, all alone on the left side, a poorly positioned defensive line, and our defenders attempting an offside trap 50 meters from Pau Lopez... We practically gave them the goal! Dupraz doesn't stop there: he reminds us that these errors have been dragging on since last season. And it's true that we all remember similar scenarios where our OM paid dearly for lapses in concentration at the back.

In your opinion, is it just a restart accident, or should we really be worried about what's next? Tell us in the comments how you analyze this persistent fragility.

The absence of Medina: mitigating circumstance or not?

To add nuance, Dupraz also points out that Medina, our recruit supposed to solidify the defense, wasn't there. Well, we're not going to replay the match, but his absence clearly weighed. We recruited him to become the leader at the back, the leader we were waiting for. Does one player suffice to solve all our defensive issues? We doubt it, but his return will surely count in the coming weeks.

Do you think Medina alone can change the situation? Or should we consider other adjustments, perhaps still in the transfer market?

Costly mental errors

Beyond positioning, it's the mindset that is striking. Dupraz is spot on: wanting to go for victory is good, but forgetting defensive fundamentals is suicidal in Ligue 1. At 0-0, a draw away would have been the lesser evil. But no, we got punished like amateurs. This lack of clarity in critical moments, we’ve seen too often lately. De Zerbi will need to find the words and solutions, or else the season might be long.

Do you think it's a mental issue, or is it a matter of tactical adjustments? We're eagerly waiting for your sharp opinions!

What consequences for the rest of the season?

Sportingly, this defeat already puts pressure on our OM and on De Zerbi, who needs to quickly reverse the trend. Financially, we know how much the first games matter for momentum and confidence, especially with the club's new project. Any misstep incurs a heavy cost, and a losing streak could hinder our European ambitions (and impact the group's morale, are we considering this enough?). The transfer market is still open: should we invest in another defender, or trust the group in place?

So friends, let’s debate: what are the real priorities for management and the coach? Share your arguments below, it promises animated discussions!