Hanging by Charleroi, OM has not confirmed its demonstration from the day before, despite a new goal from Greenwood and a second more rhythmic period.
Marseille knew that this second test was going to be special.
Less than 24 hours after swallowing Maassluis (5-0)OM found the field with an eleven completely revamped against Charleroi, a modest promoted of Belgian D2. And this time, the walk was lower, but the result less flattering: 1-1, after a disjointed match. Despite fatigue, the youth aligned by Roberto de Zerbi showed will, without succeeding in forcing the decision.
It was even the Belgians who opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, taking advantage of a hazardous alignment on a well -conducted counter. A logical punishment for a sterile first period, when OM had possession without creating real danger, despite some lightning of Maupay or Bakola.
OM falls on earth despite the Greenwood paw
As expected, De Zerbi injected new blood at the break, aligning several Sunday match holders. With Hojbjerg, Rabiot, Rowe or Greenwood, Marseille has raised the tone and intensified its pressure. And at the 69th, it was still English that sounded revolt, unchecking a sky missile to equalize. Fourth goal in two days for the attacker, visibly already sharpened.
In the last minutes, the Phocaeans tried everything, with Gouiri, Garcia or Greenwood still close to a double. But Charleroi, compact and united, held out. The expulsion of Murillo (52nd) – symbolic in a friendly match – did not disturb the balance of the eleven, readjusted in stride.
Work continues, without alarmism
This draw in the face of a second Belgian zone formation is not alarming. Massive rotation, physical sequence and context make performance understandable. This match above all enabled several young people (Vaz, Abdallah, Bakola) to express themselves, and recruits to continue their integration.
With Greenwood as an attack leader, automatisms are being set up. Next meeting on Saturday against Girona, for a test of another caliber.
