Marseille must haul in eight points to spark revival after tough start

Olympique de Marseille (L’OM) sit 17th in Ligue 1 after a painfully difficult start, having already been tested by powerhouses Paris Saint‑Germain and AS Monaco. On the RMC airwaves, Daniel Riolo warned the club must collect at least eight points from the next four league games to avoid a relegation battle.

Difficult start against league giants

The 17th‑place standing has sparked genuine alarm among supporters, with many already whispering about a possible fight for survival. Les Olympiens have not been spared by the calendar; the opening fixtures pitted them against the league’s heavyweights, notably PSG and AS Monaco, a factor that partly explains their current woes.

Riolo sets a minimum eight‑point target

Riolo made his point crystal clear on RMC, stating: “Les ambitions de l’OM ? Il en faut un minimum. Ou alors tu joues la 17ème place ? Si tu ne fais pas plus de 8 points sur les 4 prochains matchs (Troyes, Angers, Le Havre, TFC), il faudra te regarder dans une glace.” He added that the squad had the chance to work during the international break.

Upcoming fixtures offer a chance to climb

The forthcoming programme offers a markedly softer route, with Marseille set to host Troyes, then travel to Angers, face Le Havre and conclude against Toulouse. These four matches provide a total of twelve points on offer, a realistic platform for the club to climb the table.

Manager Bruno Genesio, who oversaw the side during the recent international pause, has reportedly used the interval to fine‑tune tactics and restore confidence. He insists the players are now better prepared to translate training ground improvements into results on the pitch.

If Marseille can secure the eight‑point threshold, they could lift themselves out of the relegation zone and begin a genuine revival. A string of victories would not only add vital points but also rejuvenate the morale that has been eroded by the early‑season setbacks.

The next four weeks will be decisive; failure to meet the target could cement the club’s lowly status, while success may herald a remarkable turnaround.